Live Bold & Boss Up: Recent Episodes
Stephanie Markese and Ashley Jarocki
This week on Live Bold & Boss Up, Steph & Ash sit down with Amanda Dugger, CEO of DGR Systems, and Sable Davis, Managing Services Principal at CDW — and the newly appointed Chair and Vice-Chair of Tampa Bay Tech.
Amanda and Sable open up about their career journeys, leadership philosophies, and what inspired them to step into their new roles at Tampa Bay Tech. They dive into the rapid evolution of the Tampa Bay tech scene, highlighting regional strengths in cybersecurity, health tech, and startups. From attracting top talent to strengthening connections between business, academia, and community — these two leaders are focused on driving real impact. Plus, they give us a sneak peek at what’s ahead: new programming, curated events, and a bold new strategy to engage and grow the tech community.
Boss Bites:
- Amanda and Sable reflect on what it means to lead boldly: embracing change, creating space for others, and staying authentic.
- Advice for rising professionals: Don’t wait for permission. Step up, speak up, and support one another.
- Collaboration beats competition — especially when you’re building something bigger than yourself.
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This week, Steph & Ash continue the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp series with an eye-opening conversation featuring Saahil Udyavar and Denesh Mani, AI experts from Blackstraw. We talk about what Agentic AI really is and why it’s a game-changer. Saahil & Denesh walk thru some real-world use cases where smarter, autonomous AI is solving complex business challenges and how companies can harness Agentic AI to drive efficiency and innovation. Whether you’re deep in the AI game or just starting to explore it, this episode will blow your mind with what’s possible today—and what’s coming next.
Boss Bites:
- Traditional AI is reactive. Agentic AI is proactive.
- Smarter automation = better outcomes – Companies are seeing major gains in speed, accuracy, and scalability.
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Today Steph & Ash continue the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Series with Teddy Benson, Director of Data Architecture & Platforms and Universal Destinations & Experiences. We dive into the cutting-edge technology behind Universal’s new theme park, EPIC and how innovation is transforming the future of immerse entertainment. From smart tech integration to bold new experiences, this episode takes you inside the data-driven magic transforming theme parks as we know them.
Boss Bites:
- Tech meets thrills – Discover the innovation behind Universal’s highly anticipated EPIC Universe.
- Data drives experience – Universal uses architecture & platforms to enhance every guest journey.
- Pro-tip: listen all the way to the end to find out inside information on the BEST time to visit the Brand New EPIC park!!
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This week, Steph & Ash keep the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp series rolling with a fun and insightful chat with Doug Fee, Chief Information Security Officer at Moffitt Cancer Center. We explore the complex tech challenges facing the healthcare world, including the vital role cybersecurity plays in protecting patients and their data. Doug also breaks down how AI is driving innovation in both clinical and operational settings—and how healthcare leaders are navigating the tricky balance between cutting-edge tech and strict compliance. It’s a real-world look at how technology is transforming healthcare from the inside out.
Boss Bites:
- Cybersecurity = Patient Safety – In healthcare, protecting data is directly tied to protecting lives.
- AI is already transforming healthcare – From diagnostics to operational efficiency, it’s more than just hype.
- Innovation vs. Compliance – Healthcare leaders must constantly balance progress with strict regulations.
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This week, Steph & Ash continue the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Series with two bold leaders shaking up the manufacturing world: Jay Rogers, CEO of Haddy, and Beth Galic, President of BAMA (Bay Area Manufacturers Association).
Jay shares how Haddy is using AI and 3D printing to completely transform modern manufacturing—from furniture and hospitality to military and industrial applications. You’ll learn how Haddy’s groundbreaking platform customizes production at scale, faster and more efficiently than traditional manufacturing ever could.
Beth brings the bigger picture, with insights into the state of manufacturing in Tampa Bay, how companies are adapting to new tech, and how BAMA is helping bridge the talent and innovation gap.
Boss Bites:
- There are 3500 manufacturing companies AND Florida is the 5th state in manufacturing productivity!
- The industries adopting next-gen manufacturing—from furniture to defense
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This week, Steph & Ash dive deep into digital governance and cybersecurity—one of the most important (and complex) conversations in today’s tech-driven business world. As part of the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Series, they’re joined by three powerhouse experts:
• Petar Besalev, EVP of Cybersecurity & Compliance at A-LIGN
• Cathy Ryan Reneer, Managing Director, Financial Services at JPMorgan Chase
• Chris Black, Director of Professional Services at DGR Systems
With AI tools rapidly changing the way we work, how do companies stay innovative while protecting their data and complying with regulations?
This episode explores the fine line between enabling employee productivity with tech and managing risk, plus real-world strategies for staying ahead of threats in a constantly evolving digital environment.
Boss Bites:
- Why digital governance is no longer optional—it’s business critical
- Balancing AI adoption with risk: what leaders must consider
- How compliance, IT, and employee freedom can coexist
- What happens when companies overlook governance (hint: it’s not good)
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This week Steph & Ash kick off the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Series, with the one and only Arnie Bellini. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Arnie, visionary founder of ConnectWise, and one of the most influential leaders in Tampa Bay’s tech scene. Arnie shares the incredible story of launching ConnectWise from a small IT company into a global software powerhouse, and the bold decisions that led to its multi-billion-dollar exit.
We dive into the early challenges of growing a tech business in Tampa, and how Arnie helped transform the region into a thriving innovation hub. Most importantly, we explore his personal mission to give back—a vow he made long before his success—that he’s now fulfilling by donating millions to local initiatives, nonprofits, and causes that are shaping the future of Tampa Bay.
Boss Bites:
- Success without giving back is just a transaction—impact is the legacy.
- The pivotal moment that led to ConnectWise’s billion-dollar exit
- What leaders look for when backing the next generation of entrepreneurs
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This week Steph & Ash wrap up the Synapse Summit Series with Ken Hall, Partner at DeepWork Capital. DeepWork Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on deploying capital in technology and life science companies. They invest primarily in Florida as well as other underserved markets and underrepresented founders. Ken provides some great insight whether you are curious how the venture capital world works or want to know what investors look for when selecting companies to work with, this episode is for you!
Boss Bites:
- Patience is key!
- Tips on marketing your company to a VC firm…what VC’s really want to see!
- Current trends in venture capital, especially in the Southeast
https://deepworkcapital.com
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This week Steph & Ash continue the Synapse Summit Series with Wesley Schlemmer, President of the Bitcoin Bay Foundation. They dive into the evolving world of Bitcoin, blockchain innovation, and what it means for the future of finance. Wesley shares how Bitcoin Bay is working to bridge the gap between grassroots adoption and real-world application. From decentralization myths to what’s next for Bitcoin in mainstream business, this is a must-listen for anyone curious about crypto’s practical future.
Boss Bites:
- The mission and work of the Bitcoin Bay Foundation
- The role of education and regulation in crypto adoption
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This week, Steph & Ash continue the Synapse Summit Series with Rachel Feinman, the VP of Innovation at Tampa General Hospital (TGH). Rachel leads the organization’s innovation strategy and oversees its venture investment initiatives, focusing on advancing healthcare delivery through strategic partnerships and emerging technologies. Innovation, and AI specifically, helps enrich the patient & provider experience, decrease wait times, and reduce data input errors. It is truly amazing! Rachel shares her story of how her career as a business attorney led her to where she is today, as well as some of the latest technological advancements they are working on!
Boss Bites:
- Find the “friendlies”…the people who are open to change and let them help you.
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This week, Steph & Ash kick off the Synapse Summit Series with Christine Caven! As the Director of Business Development and Communications at PS27 Ventures, Christine builds meaningful connections with VCs, investors, incubators, universities, and entrepreneur support groups to share the mission behind PS27 Ventures and the PS27 Foundation. She opens up about her unique path—from wanting to be a dolphin trainer to helping launch a start-up ice cream company—and how that unexpected route led her to a career empowering startups. Whether you’re building a business or looking to invest, this episode is full of insights and inspiration.
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This week, Steph & Ash sit down with Dr Andy Hafer and Brett Maternowski from Synapse FL, an organization that fuels innovation by bringing together the brightest minds, organizations, and technologies in Tampa Bay. More than just a conference, Synapse Innovation Summit is a celebration of the region’s thriving ecosystem, providing a space for collaboration, inspiration, and groundbreaking ideas.
A little about our guests….Dr. Andy Hafer is a visionary entrepreneur and community builder, known for uniting diverse groups to drive innovation and achieve common goals. As the co-founder of Synapse and DCE, he has played a pivotal role in fostering collaboration within Florida’s innovation ecosystem. Through his work, Andy continues to shape the future of innovation, bridging the gap between ideas and impactful execution.
Brett Maternowski is the founder of Florida Man Innovations and a driving force behind the Synapse Summit’s strategic partnership growth. With a knack for turning connections into opportunities, he helps businesses and startups maximize their revenue growth through sales. From pipeline management to creative activations, Brett blends strategy and execution to fuel Florida’s innovation ecosystem.
Boss Bites:
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- Synapse isn’t just an event—it’s a movement helping Tampa Bay grow into an innovation powerhouse. - This year’s summit will feature dynamic and inspirational showcases that elevate entrepreneurs, businesses, and thought leaders. - Collaboration is at the heart of innovation—connections made at Synapse spark real opportunities.
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Marlee Strawn. Marlee is a leader at the intersection of education and AI. With nearly two decades in education, Marlee began her career as a high school teacher and later became the founding principal of Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School. Now, as Co-Founder at Scholar Education, she leads the development of an AI-powered platform designed to help teachers create personalized learning for students. Marlee is also a 2024 EDSAFE AI Alliance Women in AI Fellow and recently delivered a TEDx Talk on how AI will impact the next generation of learners. Marlee gives some awesome Boss Bites on how and why to start using AI. You don’t need to be an expert, you just need to start somewhere!
Boss Bites:
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- Anyone can use AI, you just have to start somewhere.
- Don’t be fearful, become a practitioner
- Start your kids early on AI literacy
- There are lots of free resources on AI
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This week Steph & Ash kick off the year with a recap of 2024 and a big HELLO to 2025! From creating the year that you dreamed of and setting goals that are realistic, we talk about how to do that and how to set yourself up for success. Creating Vision Boards and manifesting positive change is key if you want to see growth from the previous year.
Boss Bites:
- Create a vision board that you look at EVERY DAY and have someone that will hold you accountable.
- Knowledge is power, learn as much as you can!
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This week Steph & Ash sit down with Greg Schmitzer, President & Founder of Mad Mobile. The transformation of mobile technology has drastically changed in the past 10 years. Greg shares his journey in shaping the way mobile technology impacts daily life, especially in the restaurant, retail, and payment technology industries. Greg is a visionary in the tech space and gives us some major boss bites on what he did to get to where he is today.
Boss Bites:
- If you have a passion – continue to believe & be flexible in your vision
- Align yourself with key partners
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This week Steph & Ash sit down with Josh Linkner, who started his career as a jazz guitarist – personifies creativity, entrepreneurship, and disruptive innovation. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. Josh is a New York Times bestselling author of four books: Disciplined Dreaming, The Road to Reinvention, Hacking Innovation, and his latest title, Big Little Breakthroughs. Josh has been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year twice and is a United States Presidential Champion of Change award recipient. This episode has so many Boss Bites on how to unlock your creativity and get past your fears!
Boss Bites:
- Be willing to accept an additional identify.
- Awaken the artist within you.
- We are all hard wired to be creative, but the biggest blocker is fear.
- Role Storming rather than Brain Storming!
- Cultivate daily acts of micro-creativity
https://joshlinkner.com/
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This week Steph & Ash sit down with Renee Vaughn. Renée is the President of the Williams Consulting Group, a public relations and marketing firm in Tampa – founded in 2003. Prior to establishing her firm, Vaughn was a senior administrator for the City of Tampa, where she represented the City or Mayor on over 50 boards and committees interfacing with educational institutions, business leaders, non-profit organizations, and Chambers of Commerce. In 2015, Renee has received multiple accolades and awards for her service to the Bay Area. Renée received the prestigious Parke Wright III Leadership Award from Leadership Tampa Alumni and was named a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. In 2019, she received the Leadership Award presented by Working Women of Tampa Bay. This past year, Renée was inducted into the Girl Scouts Women of Distinction Hall of Fame. Even with all of Renee’s success and recognitions, she never stops learning & growing.
Boss Bites:
- Having your employees be active in the community or something they are passionate about is important in company development.
- Joining a local leadership group can provide you with personal growth & development, confidence building, and, and career advancement.
- If you’re trying to figure out what’s next…spend some time to meditate, read a poem, reflect.
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This week we are continuing our PoweredUp Tech Fest Series! Today Steph & Ash talk to Doug Hensel (also known as DJ Fresh), as all well as Travis Damato (Music Teacher with Pasco County Schools). Technology has profoundly transformed the music industry in recent years. It starts with a spark in young people then educating them on the basics in music. Technology, then, transforms the journey and enhances the experience. AI is just one recent advancement on how music is being used in various ways, from composing music and generating new sounds to analyzing listening habits and predicting trends.
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This week we are continuing our PoweredUp Tech Fest Series! Today Steph & Ash talk to Tim Moore (CEO of Vu Technologies) and Adam Burden (Global Innovation Lead at Accenture) live at the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Tech Fest. Hot off the stage, Tim & Adam share their insight on what innovation is and what the secret sauce is. Tim is a three-time Emmy award-winning director and founder of Diamond View, a creative video agency headquartered in Florida. Adam leads global innovation for Accenture, one of the top innovation-led tech companies in over 120 countries.
Boss Bites:
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- Passion & problem solving is more powerful than the technology itself.
- Employers look at what potential employees do on the weekends!
- Assume change that will happen and be ready for it.
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This week we are continuing our PoweredUp Tech Fest Series! Today Steph & Ash talk with Sylvia Thomas (VP for Research & Innovation at USF) and Andrew McIntyre (Head of Technology & Innovation Practice at Vinik Sports Group). Sylvia & Andrew are no strangers to innovation. In addition to lots of achievements…Sylvia has 12 patents! Innovation is approached from many perspectives in this episode. What does it mean to a mother, to a 5th grader, sports fan, or business leader? Technology is here to stay and innovation is igniting at a exponential speed! Listen now to hear the exciting innovation coming to sports, healthcare, and education.
Boss Bites:
- Innovation can be taught if you have the right mindset.
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This week we are continuing our PoweredUp Tech Fest Series! Today Steph & Ash talk with Ken Pomella (CEO of Revstar), Todd Ketterman (Healthcare Strategist for CDW), and Kim Anstett (CIO of Trellix) about practical AI and putting it into use. We dive into how companies can use AI for practical business uses and if you are not using it already, you better get on it!
Boss Bites:
- It’s a great time to start exploring generative AI if you haven’t already. If your company is not keeping up with the curve, you are going to fall behind.
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This week starts the PoweredUp Series! Today Steph & Ash talk to the CEO of Pryon, Igor Jablokov. Igor is the founder and CEO of Pryon, an artificial intelligence (AI) company delivering an enterprise knowledge management platform. Pryon’s natural language processing (NLP) engine ingests and transforms data into experiences that solve critical business challenges. Previously at IBM, Igor grew impatient with the gap between the invention and commercialization of AI, and departed to establish cloud computing pioneer Yap. After its products were deployed by dozens of enterprises, the company became Amazon’s first AI-related acquisition. The firm’s inventions then served as the nucleus for follow-on products such as Alexa, Echo, and Fire TV. As a Program Director at IBM, Igor led the team that designed the precursor to Watson and developed the world’s first multimodal Web browser.
Igor shares his story behind how he got started and his insight behind AI. He is truly a genius and is so captivating to talk to! You don’t want to miss this!
Boss Bites:
- Whatever is keeping you up at night should be your life’s journey.
- AI might be humanity’s last invention.
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Ryann Halo, a multi-7-figure entrepreneur and the founder of Halo Consulting, a leading growth strategy firm for small businesses. Over her 15+ year career, she has founded, advised, and grown multiple companies from startup to scale. She started from taking over an existing business and struggling to make payroll, to expanding to a multi-site, multi-million-dollar company, Salon Halo is consistently recognized as a top 200 salon in North America. As a thought leader in her industry, Ryann speaks nationally at industry events and conferences to hundreds of professionals. She is full of life and so fun to talk to. So many great boss bites in this episode!
Boss Bites:
- It’s important to hire people with core values that align with yours & also learn what’s important to them.
- Empower your team members and have everyone aligned.
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Dr Eric Boyd & Anna Alvarez Boyd, who created a non-profit program, called Fairways to Leadership, to bring leadership & networking benefits of golf to underrepresented communities. The graduates of the program are prepared to be leaders in advancing diversity of talent in the workplace, creating equitable business opportunities and achieving inclusion in business leadership…all through GOLF! They also wrote a book together on this, which explains how to play the game and how to develop leadership skills and expand business networks through the interaction that golf provides.
https://fairwaystoleadership.org/
Purchase the book on Amazon at Fairways to Leadership
Boss Bites:
- Golf is a creative way to get to know clients, employees, bosses, etc.
- Leadership skills are taught on the golf course by supporting leadership development & effective learning environments.
- Golf challenges an individual in many areas including leadership, integrity, and mindfulness.
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Natasha Nascimento, President and Founder of Redefining Refuge, a specialized Non-Profit Service Provider and Advocacy Agency for Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Youth. The data is astounding and so utterly disturbing, how prevalent child trafficking is…in our own city and country! Natasha shares her story of how she came to start Redefining Refuge and experiences along the way. It is an emotional discussion diving into the depths of human trafficking. Learn ways you can support the fight against human trafficking in this episode.
www.redefiningrefuge.org/
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This week Steph & Ash talk with MilkMate CEO, Patrice Meagher, and Taylor Cohen, Sr. Director of Strategic Growth. If you are a mom and have ever dealt with the challenge of breastfeeding in the workplace or are an employer that wants to create a great place to work and empower working moms, then you don’t want to miss this! Patrice is the mother of 4 children and founded MilkMate after spending the last 15+ years working in the corporate world where she breastfed, and breast pumped for all of her children even after returning from maternity leave. Patrice personally faced the indignities and inconveniences of pumping at work. She believed there had to be a better and more efficient alternative. In 2020 she conceptualized the MilkMate to empower working mothers to never have to choose between their newborn and their career and to enable employers to recruit and retain female talent. The MilkMate is an all-in-one, multi-user pumping system purpose-built for workplace environments paid for via subscription completely by the employer. Taylor joined MilkMate as an intern in 2022 while completing her MBA at Columbia Business School – and officially joined the team full time in June 2023. Taylor focuses on all things Operations, Strategy & Customer Experience for MilkMate.
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This week, Steph & Ash had the honor to be on the Law of Relevancy Podcast, with CEO Cordes Owen. They play a little role reversal here, because Cordes is interviewing them! They about everything from how they got started, to AI and how it’s changing our lives, to what are common traits people look for when hiring. Lots of boss bites in this episode!!
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Alison Spann with the Spookstock Foundation. Alison has an inspiring story of how she got involved with this amazing organization that supports the children of fallen shadow warriors. Spookstock is an invite-only concert that supports three scholarship foundations (CIA Officers Memorial Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation), all helping fund the education of the children of fallen shadow warriors.
http://www.spookstock.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonspann/
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This week Steph & Ash sit down with CEO & Founder of Questmont, Taylor Ranker on a beautiful yacht. Doesn’t get much better than that! Taylor has built and grew his company from the ground up. Questmont is a very successful virtual family office that focuses on the needs of the families. Taylor & his wife, Sonya, who is his partner in the business have built a brand that is known all over for putting its clients first and showing appreciation in the community. We have a great time on Sunburst Yachts interviewing Taylor, with some exciting appearances from Sonya, and a few others. You don’t want to miss it!
https://sunburstyachtcharters.com/
http://questmontvfo.com
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Nate Klemp, PhD, a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. Nate is a New York Times bestselling author & founding partner at Mindful Magazine, and co-author of The 80/80 Marriage and the new book OPEN. He confirms what screen addiction does to someone and how it is affecting our mind. Nate gives us some great tips on opening our mind and living a fulfilling life. This episode is for EVERYONE in today’s society. You don’t want to miss it!!
https://www.nateklemp.com/
Buy OPEN here
Boss Bites:
• Immerse yourself in opening to opposite sides than you. It will open your eyes.
• Set restrictions on phone time to boost productivity.
• Try micro-dose meditation or “street meditation” to open up your mind
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Happy 2024! After a nice little break, Steph & Ash come back with some great tips on the job market and how to find that career you’ve been waiting for! Do you set resolutions or habits every year? Here are also some tips to help you achieve your goals and make them more attainable!
Boss Bites:
• Write down your goals and look at them every day!
• Set habits or processes as goals, rather than a large “pie in the sky” resolution.
• Do research on what you can do to achieve your goals. (New career as your goal…write down steps to get there and do research).
• Find a mentor. Someone to hold you accountable!
• Baby steps.
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This week Steph & Ash talk to Amy Martinez-Monfort, Founder/CEO, Tampa Laundry Company. Who would have thought laundry could be so sexy?! Amy has a way of making something like laundry, sound so innovative and exciting. This is because she is an entrepreneur and has a true passion giving people a safe & unique experience around something that sounds so mundane as doing laundry. With a background in law & pharmaceutical sales and a passion for making a difference in people’s lives, Amy is pressed for success. “With its fresh look and fitting tagline “Think Clean Thoughts” Tampa Laundry Company strives to make every experience with its customers a positive one.” You don’t want to miss this!
Boss Bites:
• Everything you do is never a waste, but is a growth opportunity.
• When asked the question, “what do you wish you would’ve known before starting a business” she always responds with “nothing.”
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This week Steph and Ash talk with the legendary voice of football, Gene Deckerhoff. Gene is the radio play-by-play announcer of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the past 35 years. He also served as the longtime voice of the Florida State Seminoles, calling games for the football, men’s basketball, and baseball teams. He has been inducted into both the State of Florida Sports Hall of Fame and the Florida State University Athletics Hall of Fame. In addition, Gene has broadcast games for the Arena Football League’s Orlando Predators and Tampa Bay Storm as a television play-by-play announcer and voices the P.A. announcer for EA Sports Madden NFL, NCAA Football and Arena Football video games. Gene has traveled all over the world announcing, which requires an extreme amount of preparation and organization. He talks about what he does to prepare for a game, how he got to where he is, and what life is like now. Listen up and Fire the Canons!!!
Boss Bites:
• It’s better to be over prepared than not. (Gene spends 8-12 hours of preparation for each game!)
• Do something that you love and it will never feel like work.
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This week, Steph & Ash sit down with David Kahn, owner & President of Bespoke & co. Bespoke is a custom tailored clothing company for men & women aimed at helping people look and feel their best. What you wear goes way further than just how you look, it actually has more to do with how it makes you feel. Your appearance is often the first thing others notice about you. Dressing professionally can help form a positive impression to people you meet in the workplace. This is especially important for interviews and when meeting upper-level managers who make hiring and promotion decisions. David gives us some great insight on what to wear, benefits of dressing for success, and why dressing well helps you in overall self-improvement.
https://www.bespokeandcofl.com/
Boss Bites:
• Dressing professionally sends the message that you are serious about the work you do. It shows that you spend time and effort on your appearance, which demonstrates that you care about representing yourself well at work.
• You can do your best work when you feel your best.
• Even for remote workers, dressing well helps you get in the right mind set and impacts overall productivity.
Thank you to the Tampa Bay Wave for having us record in their amazing Podcast Studio!!
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This week Steph & Ash bring back into the house Dr Gary Montoute! Gary was one of the original guests on the podcast, but a lot has changed since then! Dr Gary dives into Turnaround Leadership and the differences in leadership styles. He is so informative and impressive with everything that he does! Since we last had him on the show he received his MBA AND Doctorate, as well as started executive coaching & mentoring across the globe. This is a unique and super fun episode because there are a few surprises throughout! You want to listen all the way to the end!!
Thank you SO much to the Tampa Bay Wave and DCE production for hosting us!
https://www.tampabaywave.org/
https://www.dceproductions.com/
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Christina Weaver, Co-Creator & Founder of Procure and The Women’s Creative, powerhouses breaking down barriers through their nurturing incubator for women-owned retail and merchandising businesses. It’s an avenue where dreams transform into booming businesses. Christina created a service for creative business owners to start, maintain and scale their dream brands. Christina is an entrepreneur that has created multiple business in the past 18 years. She has multiple locations including shops in St. Louis & Tampa, as well as a podcast called “Not There Yet”. Christina is such an inspiration & you do not want to miss this!
Websites: https://www.shopprocure.com/ and https://thewomenscreative.com/
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This week Steph & Ash talk to one of the world’s top thinkers, Dorie Clark. Dorie has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards.
Dorie, a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Columbia Business School, and she is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, Dorie has been described by the New York Times as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.”
A frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, she consults and speaks for clients including Google, Microsoft, and the World Bank. You can download her free Long Game strategic thinking self-assessment at dorieclark.com/thelonggame.
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Audrey McGuckin, CEO of the McGuckin Group. Audrey has developed a unique methodology that designs and delivers long-term talent planning to ensure the alignment of people, process and culture with their business strategies. A straight-talking and trusted partner to hundreds of executives, Audrey navigates the complexity of organizations […]
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This week Steph & Ash sit down with Meghan O’Keefe, Executive Director of Tampa Bay Tech for a fun and captivating conversation about tech in Tampa Bay. Meghan has a unique insight in tech in Tampa Bay by being connected with companies and leaders in a variety of industries from non-profit to manufacturing and everything […]
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This week Steph & Ash discuss the new commute to work and what this looks like. More & more employers are wanting their employees to come back into the office, but how is this actually going?? Employees have enjoyed their time at home and no longer are open to that commute into the office. Some […]
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This week Steph & Ash talk to Danielle Sherwin & Nicole Idziak, sisters and 3rd generation owners of Bay Stage Live. Running a family-owned business presents its own challenges especially when times have changed so much. We talk about everything from how they ended up running the family business, to acquisitions, to maintaining a great […]
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Danielle Laura. Danielle is a two time number one bestselling and award-winning author, Human Design & Gene Keys Expert, internationally acclaimed Spiritual Advisor, and founder of the H.O.T. Method™. In her private work, she guides conscious companies, celebrities, and power couples around the globe in igniting their innate […]
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This week Steph & Ash talk about the shift in the market….the past few years employees and candidates have had the upper hand in demanding what they want in the workplace. Not anymore! Employers are taking their power back. The days of unrealistic salary jumps, 4 day work week demands, and bougee requests are being denied and those spoiled employees are getting laid off. Don’t shoot the messenger. We are just relaying the facts and give some advice in navigating in todays new market.
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Hope Shoemaker, who went from celebrity stylist to technology sales. How did she do this and how do these skills transfer?? After an injury, inhibiting her to perform her job as a hair stylist, she had to leave the world she knew and pivot quickly into something totally different. Hope gives some great advice on how she found her next path and career advice that anyone can learn from. Now Hope is selling technology for InTegrum Resources which delivers results in Enterprise Applications and Electronic Health Records Landscape providing their customers improved efficiency in the operation of their business.
Boss Bites
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- It takes a lot of time and persistence to find a new job…utilizing your network and being creative is a must!
- Everything happens for a reason!
- Be vulnerable and put yourself out there.
- You don’t lose your self worth because of your circumstances.
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This week Steph & Ash sit down with Eve Katz, VP of Partnership at BBJ La Tavola. BBJ La Tavola is more than a linen company. They are a people-first and forward-thinking company. Eve shares some awesome insight on hiring the right team and building a culture that will take your company to new levels.
Boss Bites
- There is no such thing as a mistake, it’s all just practice
- In order to find the role you were meant to be in…know what you are NOT meant to be in
- You may never get something that you want if you don’t ask…so ASK!
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Chris Rollins, Leadership & Executive Coach, who left the corporate world to make a real impact & ripple effect in a larger capacity. With over 10 years in sales, client management and executive experience running people operations as SVP Organizational Development, Chris believes that by humanizing work, companies have the potential to exceed their goals and change lives for the better.
His speaking, leadership training and executive coaching programs help organizations develop inclusive, high-trust and empowered workforces that move forward, faster. He’s the founder of QueeHR, an online community of over 500 heart-centered leaders across the globe.
Chris has trained leaders at startups, Fortune 100s, banks, advertising agencies, tech companies and more. He’s also been hired to speak at some of the most recognizable brands including Oracle, Walmart, YouTube, Johnson & Johnson and others.
A New York native, Chris is a recent transplant to Tampa and serves on the board of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals Board at Embarc Collective.
Boss Bites
- Actions you make now may seem small, but it’s the ripple effect that will make an impact on a large scale over time.
- Business that have an environment where their employees feel accepted and comfortable, will have the most success.
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Jeff Faine, former NFL player and now Founder/Managing Partner for Enhanced Funding Solutions. Jeff Faine, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, is a 10-year NFL veteran who retired after playing for the Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Cincinnati Bengals. At one point during his NFL career as an Offensive Lineman, Jeff was the highest-paid center in the NFL.
He was introduced to the concept of premium financing as a client and obtained his first PFLI policy at the age of 25. An offensive lineman’s job is to protect and create opportunities. 15 years later, Jeff remains an offensive lineman at heart. Naturally, he took an interest in the parallel concept of premium-financed life insurance after his retirement from the NFL.
As a life insurance professional, he utilizes the experience gained as a client to introduce new solutions and tools to help protect his clients while improving their opportunity to grow wealth.
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This week Steph & Ash talk to Jenna Palandino, President & Founder of Palandino Associates. Jenna started off like most of us, working long hours reporting to someone. After her nanny was called “mom” by her son, she decided it was time to make a change. Jenna was the breadwinner of her family but decided to quit her job and start her own company where she was really making a difference in the world. She tells us so many great tips to take if you want to start your own company one day. Jenna really making an impact as a lobbyist, whose policy expertise includes value-based healthcare, hospice, home health, mental health, workers compensation, PTSD, Medicare, Medicaid, and non-profit healthcare. She inspires companies, motivates CEOs and drives teams. She give us so many boss bites that you don’t want to miss!
Boss Bites
- You make your path based on your passion.
- If you find that level playing field with that high level client, or person that is unattainable that you finally meet, then it breaks down barriers.
- You can’t start off as a consultant if you haven’t done the job first.
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Steph and Ash talk to Kris Dehnert, CEO of Dugout Mugs. DugoutMugs has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, TBBW, & TBBJ Fast50. The company made $1.1 million in its first year and doubled that the following year. Very impressive! Kris shares his journey of entrepreneurship and states that he was “unemployable.” It’s his thinking outside the box mentality and breaking the rules that made Kris so successful. Kris is also CEO/Partner of Bigg Golf, which has some funny puns but, most of all great golf balls and cigar accessories.
Boss Bites:
- Do things that you are passionate about and are your best at to have the best results.
- Obeying all the rules and staying in the lines, won’t always lead you to success.
- Be good to people and take risks
Check them out!
https://bigggolf.com/
https://dugoutmugs.com/
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Steph & Ash talk live at Synapse Summit about the Growth & Partnerships in Florida’s Innovative Ecosystem with some of Florida’s most influential tech leaders. Lakshmi Shenoy (CEO at Embarc Collective), Meghan O’Keefe (Executive Director at Tampa Bay Tech), and Lauren Prager (Chief Strategy Officer at Synapse) share some excellent insight and knowledge on what the tech ecosystem looks like, what the hottest tech is, and why partnerships in the community are so important. This live interview is so energizing and insightful, you don’t want to miss it!
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Steph & Ash talk this week with Jocelyn “Joce” Stradiotto and Nellie Coffey, Co-Founders of Sunchaser. Joce & Nellie started Sunchaser in 2018 after leaving their corporate job at Google. They wanted a healthy alternative to alcohol, and without the hangover. Joce & Nellie recognized the fire in one another and took a risk of leaving their stable jobs and starting a new business together.
Boss Bites:
- When looking for a business partner, find someone that has the same “fire” as you.
- You learn as you go, don’t be scared to take risks.
- Part of the journey…is just keep going no matter what obstacles are thrown your way.
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Steph & Ash talk to Raechel Canipe, Director of Community Engagement at Synapse Florida and Founder of Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship. Raechel tells us what to look forward to at Synapse Summit this year in Tampa on February 14th, 2023. So many great speakers, panelists, and guests! Raechel also shares some excellent Boss Bites on being an entrepreneur and a woman in the tech scene. She talks from experience and created her own company to be a resource to women in tech & entrepreneurship with near-peer mentorship, educational programming, a support network with a dues-free membership model. Come meet us at Synapse!
Synapse Summit 2023
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Steph & Ash start off the new year talking about what they wish they knew in their 20’s…this is just the tip of the iceberg on a few things they wanted to share and learned. Hopefully this helps someone else not make these same mistakes! We want to hear some of yours too! Drop us a comment and on what you wish you knew as well.
Boss Bites:
- Life is always a lesson and always open for learning opportunities. Learn from your mistakes.
- Don’t rely on other people’s happiness to make you happy.
- Find a mentor and listen to them.
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Steph & Ash discuss the topic of overemployment. What is it and is it acceptable? Overemployment is working two or more jobs, typically that are remote and both full-time. This topic is hot these days following the pandemic when most jobs went remote. Many workers emerged from the pandemic with the worry of layoffs and with the increase of salaries sky rocketing they saw this as an opportunity to take advantage of the system. Listen up to find the right and wrong way to do it!
Boss Bites:
- Don’t overdo it! Being overemployed can lead to fast burn out.
- Some employers may see this as a conflict of interest. Always best to be transparent!
- Don’t be shady! The community is small and this could taint your reputation.
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This week is a special LIVE episode with Jacqueline Pirtle, CEO of FreakyHealer and the Corporate Happiness Show, and bestselling author of inspiring self-help books. We talk about how to be happy professionally & personally, what to do if you’ve been laid off, and how to find a job that will make you truly happy.
Boss Bites:
- Honor and recognize your feelings.
- If you are laid off, it may be time to reevaluate what you really want. Maybe it’s time for a change!
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Steph & Ash talk this week with the very impressive, Austin & Grant Gappelberg, owners of the Hampton Chocolate Factory. The two brothers Austin and Grant grew up in the wonderful world of chocolate working summers in the Hampton Chocolate Factory since the ages of 13 and 11. Austin and Grant Gappelberg always dreamed of one day following in their family’s footsteps and opening their own Hampton Chocolate Factory. They just didn’t think it would happen in Tampa or so soon, considering they’re only 21 and 19 now. You can tell by our conversation with them, they aren’t just sitting back and letting things come to them…they are hustlers and hard workers. Instead of hanging out with friends they are at the store or around town promoting their chocolate.
https://hamptonchocolatefactory.com/
Boss Bites:
- Learning the hard way is sometimes the best way of learning.
- Growing your business with social media and staying in the forefront of people’s minds is key.
- Follow your passion and put everything into it.
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This week Steph & Ash chat with a trio of guests…
- Tim Armendinger – Founder & CEO of the World Health Exchange (WHE)
- David Adelson – Chief Innovation Officer for the Orlando Economic Partnership
- Dave Finnigan – Founder of Green Actioneers
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This week Steph & Ash sit down with a trio of guest… Pete Choo; Innovation Lead, Talent & Organization North America at Accenture Nisha Brice; Director, Strategic Investment & Impact with the Orlando Economic Partnership Gabrielle Azambuja; OpaLink Follow us on Instagram to get the latest news and notes about the podcast! Make sure to […]
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This week Steph & Ash sit down with Noelle Corriveau, CEO of the Female Powerhouse Project. She stives to empower women to live abundant, financially free and independent lives through entrepreneurship and leadership development. Boss Bites: • Let go of the response you THINK you should get from someone • Let go of how you […]
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This week Steph & Ash sit down with Tampa’s 59th Mayor, Jane Castor. There is no denying Mayor Jane Castor has an impressive background. Born and raised in Tampa, Jane has spent a lifetime in service to the community, first as a police officer, then as Tampa’s first female Chief of Police, and finally as […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Alisa Cohn this week on Live Bold & Boss Up. Alisa is an Executive Coach who has worked with C-suite executives at prominent startups (such as Venmo, Etsy, Draft Kings, The Wirecutter, Mack Weldon, and Tory Burch) and Fortune 500 companies (including Dell, IBM, Microsoft, Google, Pfizer, Calvin Klein and […]
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This week Steph & Ash sit down and have an amazing, emotional conversation with Kate Sawa, President of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, and Christen Gray, Founder of Finn’s Fighters. We learn about their story, their vision, the background of these organizations, and how they are joining forces. Grab your tissues! Learn how to donate […]
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Steph & Ash debunk 5 trending workplace myths this week! BOSS BITES Don’t quit quietly. It is NOT a good idea. Do companies NEED to offer a fully remote environment to stay competitive? Is contract HOT or not? Are anonymous surveys REALLY anonymous? Follow us on Instagram to get the latest news and notes about […]
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Debbie Gisonni, a best-selling author, wellness expert, podcast host and corporate advisor who inspires people to make simple changes that radically improve their self-awareness, well-being and success. Debbie is the founder of SELF POWER NOW! – a media and consulting company offering books, online courses, podcasts and corporate […]
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This week, Steph and Ash sit down with Cameron Johnson and Kyle Warren. Shout out to Kyle, who introduced Steph and Ash to Cameron, whose background is super impressive. Cameron had started, run, and sold twelve successful companies by the time he was twenty-one. He started his first business at the age of 9, and by […]
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This week, Steph & Ash sit down with Jason Floyd, COO/CFO at Radio Influence. Meet one of the guys behind the mastermind of Radio Influence. Radio Influence is a digital media company based in Tampa, FL that has a primary focus on podcasting. The company was re-branded by Tampa Bay radio veterans Jerry Petuck and […]
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Stephanie Markese and Ashley Jarocki of NextPath Career Partners discuss when is it time to leave your job. There are good reasons and bad reasons for leaving your job. What are they? Should you leave yours? BOSS BITES List all the pros and cons Don’t stay in a toxic environment Let us know if you […]
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Steph & Ash hit their 100th episode with Live Bold & Boss Up! We can’t believe it! There were so many to choose from, but Steph & Ash go through their top 10 podcast memories throughout the past 2 years. They range anywhere from funniest moments, to informational, and memorable and they scratch the surface […]
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Steph & Ash discuss how to have a healthy debate in the workplace. Debates are great…but there are good ways to go about them and things to avoid. Download to hear some good tips on how to voice your opinion, even if it may not be the most popular idea in the room. BOSS BITES […]
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Steph and Ash discuss the topic of resigning and counteroffers, how to do it properly without burning bridges, and whether you should accept a counteroffer. The answer is NO….. but WHY? BOSS BITES 80% of people leave within 6 months of accepting a counteroffer In a resignation letter, you’ll need to specify how much notice […]
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This week Steph & Ash talk with Jacqueline Pirtle. Jacqueline is a bestselling author of inspiring self-help books—and a speaker, knowing of The Soul thought leader, mindful happiness expert, and holistic practitioner, with twenty-four years of experience helping thousands of clients discover their own happiness and how to live a conscious and mindful life. She […]
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Steph & Ash sit down with Rosa Manges, VP at NextPath Career Partners. Rosa was born & raised in Tampa Bay, quit her job, and moved to Dallas where she knew no one…with her husband & little girl. She started a brand new role and is building her brand from the ground up. Her positive […]
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Steph & Ash sit down with Steve Wilson, Division President of OnTask at the TBT PoweredUp Tech Fest, and had such a great time learning about Steve’s journey and how OnTask came to be! As President of Accusoft’s OnTask division, Steve draws upon more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry to coordinate […]
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This week, Steph & Ash talk to Mark Hindley, the Managing Director of Blockchain Innovation at Cogent Bank, leading the sales strategy, product development, and risk management for Blockchain-Enabled Businesses. Mark was first exposed to the power of blockchain in 2015 while working in Haiti, in partnership with the (Ray) Dalio Foundation, pioneering digital cash […]
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Steph & Ash talk to Rosa Shores, CEO/Co-Founder of BlockSpaces, and Gabe Higgins, Co-Founder/Chief Blockchain Officer at BlockSpaces. Get ready to get up to speed on what blockchain is and how it is being used in business applications in all industries! BlockSpaces is a Tampa-based company that enables traditional business applications to leverage the unique […]
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Steph & Ash sit down with Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Investment Management, Inc., and talk about how she got her start and why the decision to move ARK Invest to St. Pete from New York City. ARK Invest is a women-owned investment company focused on innovation. ARK believes innovations centered around artificial intelligence, robotics, […]
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Steph & Ash meet with Ande Johnson, Carly Evans, and Dan Guenther from Accenture to talk about the Metaverse! We get blown away in this conversation and learn how companies are working in the Metaverse on a daily basis. The Nth Floor is the virtual world at Accenture where employees around the globe can meet […]
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Steph & Ash sit down and talk to a 10-year veteran in the staffing industry, Mark Hancock with NextPath Career Partners. Today’s job market is hotter than ever. We answer questions that are commonly asked…what is a staffing industry? When should I use one? How does it work? Check out www.NextPathcp.com for additional details on […]
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Stephanie Markese and Ashley Jarocki of NextPath Career Partners sit down with Dr. Abby Hamilton this week to talk about speaking up in a professional environment. Dr. Abby is a Filipino-American industrial/organizational psychologist and speaker on assertiveness and culture. She is also the Director of Student Services at Everglades University in Tampa. She has educated […]
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This week, Stephanie Markese and Ashley Jarocki of NextPath Career Partners talk to Emily Ghosh Harris, who is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and speaker. She is the Founder and CEO of Soul Media, a company focused on elevating conscious companies and entrepreneurs through intuitive marketing, brand strategy, public relations, and communications consulting. Soul Media supports […]
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Steph & Ash sit down with Kyla Callahan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Ryan Callahan Foundation. She is amazing and started a non-profit from the ground up based on a passion. The Ryan Callahan Foundation brings unforgettable experiences and moments of family unity to pediatric cancer patients and their families. A nonprofit which bears […]
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This week, Stephanie Markese and Ashley Jarocki of NextPath Career Partners talk with the awesome Erica Dhawan live at the Women’s Conference of Florida. Erica is a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and Recognized Expert in leading and communicating in a hybrid world. When leaders want to break team silos, drive exponential growth and innovate […]
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Steph & Ash sit down with Wade Swikle, President and CEO of 2 College Brothers. Wade is a two-time graduate of the University of Florida. He holds a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship (but he likes to refer to it as a Master’s in Moving!). He took over 2 College Brothers after running Smarter Moving Solutions, […]
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Steph & Ash sit down with Clay Hutmacher, retired Major General and President & CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Clay became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in September 2018. He was a career United States Army Officer and retired in 2018 having served over 40 years […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Arlene DeBenigno, Managing Partner at Conversa Co and President/CEO of Women’s Conference of Florida, Inc. Arlene is an amazing BOSS BABE that created a Women’s Conference, with over 1500 attendees. Founded in 2015, the Women’s Conference of Florida offers professional women from across the state a platform to address the […]
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Steph & Ash sit down with Cyn Bastos, an Executive Wellness Coach passionate about the intersection of personal and professional FreedOm. Five years ago, she embarked on a healing journey that reconnected her with herself and got to the real root of her intentions. She was at the peak of her career and thriving professionally […]
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Steph & Ash bring you the second half of their conversation with Dr. Jerry Smith, an American data scientist, computer scientist, and cognitive psychologist. He is predominantly known for his work in the field of causal artificial intelligence where he applies neurosciences to advance computational problem solving based on biologically inspired frameworks. For more than […]
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Steph & Ash sit down with Dr. Jerry Smith, an American data scientist, computer scientist, and cognitive psychologist. He is predominantly known for his work in the field of causal artificial intelligence where he applies neurosciences to advance computational problem solving based on biologically inspired frameworks. For more than two decades, he has been at […]
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Steph & Ash sit down with Kaitlin Moody, Head of Customer Success and Strategy at COI Energy. Her passion and vision are motivating. She talks about what makes a great work environment and a great boss/leader to work for! Kaitlin Moody joined COI Energy in November 2021 as the Head of Customer Success and Strategy. […]
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Steph & Ash talk this week live at Synapse with Ashley T. Brundage, the Founder and President of Empowering Differences. While seeking employment at a major financial institution, Ashley self-identified during the interview process as a male to female transgender woman and subsequently was hired. Starting as a part-time teller, she rose to VP of […]
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Steph & Ash address the power of affirmations…what are they and do they really work? Like anything else, positive affirmations take work. If you’re not used to saying them and don’t do so on a regular basis, they probably won’t make much of a difference in a moment of need. Whether you are telling yourself […]
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Steph & Ash sit down with Lauren Prager, the Chief Strategy Officer for Synapse Florida. Her career has centered around building community through cultivating personal connections. Lauren spent more than a decade working in and around Washington, D.C. as a lobbyist, educator, and community organizer building bipartisan support for foreign policy issues. She joined Synapse […]
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Steph & Ash sit down with Elizabeth Dvorak, CEO of Workscapes, and learn how she started her company & what she did to build a very successful business, all while balancing family life. That’s not it! She has the inside scoop on what businesses are having to do to adjust to this new business world […]
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Steph & Ash kick off season 3 with a recap of 2021. Did you hit your goals? Have you set new goals and planned ahead? There are exciting things to come! What are some apps that help you stay organized, better yourself, or that you just love? BOSS BITES Using apps to help simplify your […]
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Did you reach your goals that you set for 2021? Steph & Ash talk about their goals, what they did and did not reach, and what can you do to make reaching your goals more attainable. #Goals #Visionboards #2021 #Goalsetting #Planning #Attainable If you have any questions you want to send in and have answered […]
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Stephanie Markese and Ashley Jarocki of NextPath Career Partners discuss what not to do to advance yourself forward and level up in your career. There is no such thing as an overnight success, don’t limit yourself, and take responsibility are just a few boss bites for today’s episode! #transformationaltuesday #levelup #success #believeinyourself #nolimits #growth #bossup […]
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Steph & Ash discuss some tips on how to recover from a bad day. It’s easy to let five minutes of something negative, creep into your mind, and affect the entire day. BOSS BITES Address it. Don’t ignore it. Deal with the hard stuff first. Get it over with. Go for a walk, workout, or […]
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Steph & Ash talk about how to create your own podcast. We get lots of questions around this, and this is just a passion of ours, but we share our ideas and tips that we have learned along the way. BOSS BITES What’s your WHY? What do you want to share? Choosing a topic and […]
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Steph & Ash talk with leader, coach, and trainer Carole Gill to uncover how to tap into your ultimate potential and learn how to communicate best with others. She works with leaders and team members to create or strengthen alignment around the company’s goals, enabling the highest levels of performance and improving bottom-line results. She […]
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Steph & Ash talk about the importance of the “Follow Up”. “The fortune is in the follow-up” a very wise quote by author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn. What exactly does this mean? Every time you connect with someone you have an opportunity to advance and build the relationship, which is what every business should […]
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Steph & Ash talk about how master negotiating came in to play with Tim Jarocki, when he had to get the $500,000 ball back from a fan that was handed to him. Boss Bites Establish a trusting relationship Find a “win-win” solution Embody your inner-adult Don’t push it. Try to sense a natural rhythm If […]
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Steph & Ash discuss tips for business etiquette during a business meeting, lunch, or dinner. Put your best foot forward to win that big deal or get your foot in the door with a hard-to-get client. Boss Bites First meetings are always the most critical, you want to make a great first impression and establish […]
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Steph & Ash discuss highly ineffective and effective words in business meetings. DISCLAIMER: We definitely say some of the NAUGHTY words but that is why we wanted to do this episode. We are always trying to better ourselves, while hopefully adding value to others! Live Bold & Boss Up, babes! If you have any questions […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Brian Hill, Co-Founder of Imperium Data. When Imperium Data was formed in July 2018, Brian did his best Jerry Maguire impression and set out on a two-week, six-state, sales trip to meet with key customers and attempt to capture early revenue for Imperium. Like Kevin Plank during Under Armour’s early […]
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Steph and Ash talk with Jason Hauer, the Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at The Garage Group and Founder of the Courageous Minds Only Community. The Garage Group is an Inc 500, award-winning Lean Innovation and Growth Strategy firm that helps F500 companies and brands like Nike, Procter & Gamble, and Mars leverage Startup-inspired approaches […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Karen Buesing, one of only about 200 attorneys in Florida who are Board Certified as specialists in Labor & Employment law. She has been representing management in labor & employment matters for more than 35 years. Karen answers lots of questions based on facts and laws around mandating the vaccine […]
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Steph & Ash talk to Lindsay Longo about her amazing story of strength and perseverance. As Imperium Data’s Networks Director, Lindsay overcame her battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and in addition to being an irreplaceable member of their team and contributor to their growth over the past few years. She is an absolute rockstar single mom […]
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Dr. Sharon Jones, Ed.D is the founder and CEO of thedot. Consulting and the Dottie Rose Foundation, where she leads and implements technology-focused education and innovation. Dr. Jones has found her passion in education and has served as a Career and Technical Education teacher in the public school system as well as a Sr. Technical […]
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Steph & Ash talk to Dr. Mary Key, President of Key Associates, Inc., an organizational transformation consulting firm committed to helping leaders and organizations grow, particularly women. Mary has worked with Fortune 500 companies, Inc. 500 winners, and government entities. She is also the founder of the Key Women’s Leadership Forums. The purpose of the […]
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Steph & Ash discuss ways for companies to stay competitive in today’s market. The job market is booming and candidates and employees are leaving for more flexibility, work-from-home opportunities, and better benefits. Listen up for some ways to keep up with the times! If you have any questions you want to send in and have […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Jessica Burns to discuss how her path wasn’t necessarily the “traditional” path, but everything ended up perfectly. Jessica has a B.A. in Organizational Behavior, and earned an MBA, while working full time at R L Burns Inc., as the Business Development Coordinator. After helping grow the firm out of the […]
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Steph & Ash talk about ways to attract & retain talent in today’s competitive market. Boss Bites First & foremost, need to have a fast and seamless hiring process Offer a competitive salary, benefits, and other incentives Understand what the candidates/employees’ main motivators are Create clear work objectives Be open to feedback Encourage flexibility If […]
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Steph and Ash discuss the TOP 10 interview mistakes they see on a regular basis. All of these happen on a regular basis and keep getting highly qualified candidates from getting the job. Don’t make the same mistakes! Boss Bites Make sure your video is on, sound is working, computer/phone is charged, log in a […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Dan Rodriguez, former CEO of Veredus Corporation, where he sold the company for over $100m and currently is the President of NextPath Career Partners. There is a difference between scaling and growing. Dan talks about how to scale a business the “right way” so you don’t grow too fast for […]
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Steph & Ash address the top 5 questions they’ve gotten from listeners. Questions range from how to dress for an interview, when to negotiate salary, to advice on working with your bestie. If you have any questions you want to send in and have answered them on the air, send them to liveboldandbossup@gmail.com. Follow us […]
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Steph and Ash talk with Stacy Miller, a U.S. Army military spouse, who opens up about the challenges of finding a job, keeping a job, and how she managed the struggle of being unemployed and underemployed. Stacy Miller is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and Partner with Bright Investments, LLC. Stacy has been featured in CNBC, […]
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Steph and Ash talk with actress and model Milly Figuereo about how she built her brand and runs her own company. Milly was born and raised in the Dominican Republic and came to the US at age six. She and her brother were raised by their mom, who was a beauty queen, studied nursing, and […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Jill St. Thomas, CEO of Tampa Bay Tech (TBT), and Jeremy Wilson, CTO of Amscot Financial and Executive Chair of TBT. TBT is a non-profit technology council that has been engaging and uniting the local technology community for 21 years. Through their memberships and partnerships, their mission is to build […]
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Steph & Ash talk to Chief Experience Officer at A Vine Affair, Gina Lyons. With an Instagram following of almost 18K, and featured in the Huff Post, WIN Podcast, Booze Press, and The Champagne Club, Gina Lyons has quickly made a mark in the world of wine as a champagne specialist and wine educator. During […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Ari Nissim, President and Founder of Lionheart Sports Corp. An NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, Ari has represented three top ten draft selections since becoming an agent. Before starting Lionheart Sports, Ari helped build the football division of Roc Nation Sports. Ari was the Director of Football Administration for the New […]
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Steph & Ash talk to Big Sea CEO, Andi Graham and talk about her journey of starting her own company and how she organically got there. Everything that happens starts with a conversation. An agreement or an idea. A connection. That conversation can take place almost anywhere, at any time, through the digital devices always […]
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Steph & Ash discuss the secret to happiness. It’s so easy to focus on the negatives, and let stress and unhappiness take over your life. What is true happiness and what little steps can you do every day to achieve that? Boss Bites Short-term happiness vs long-term happiness – both are good but the goal […]
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Raising successful leaders of our future starts as soon as a child is born. Bob Buesing, business leader, and attorney, was honored as Lightning Community Hero on May 5th, 2021 for the Talk, Read, Sing Campaign at the Tampa Bay Lightning game. Since 2001, Bob has advocated for quality, early education services for youngsters, volunteering […]
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Have you been in the situation where you just met someone and poof you instantly – I mean right always as it leaves their mouths and hits your ears you then forget what they said? Do you find it hard to recall important facts that you really need to know? How about telling everyone “oh […]
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We all have fears. Don’t let them keep you from achieving your dreams. Steph & Ash talk about how to use your fears to your advantage. Boss Bites 1. Identify what your fears are 2. Put yourself in a situation where you have to face your fear 3. Don’t make excuses 4. Surround yourself with […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Penny Parks on why being involved in the community and on boards can move you forward in your career. Penny is the President & Founder of Links Financial LLC. In addition, Penny serves as the Chair of the University of Tampa Board of Fellows. She chaired the CEO Council of […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Chuck Papageorgiou, the Founder and Managing Partner of Ideasphere Partners, LLC, a think tank and consulting company that works with high-tech companies on bringing innovation to product development and operations. Chuck was the Co-Founder and CEO of World Watch Plus an award-winning SaaS Know Your Customer Global Due Diligence AI […]
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Steph & Ash speak with Lester J Morales, Founder & CEO of Next Impact LLC. Lester is a true consultant in the human capital and employee benefits arena. Focused on innovation and changing the “status quo,” Next Impact is a full-service employee benefits and human resource marketing and consulting company, committed to helping other companies grow and […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Vasti Amaro, a Holistic Life Coach guiding people to become the Whole Human Being they were purposed to be. She was a transportation expert for 30-years working for government agencies, global firms and starting her own transportation consulting business in 2014. Vasti took a sabbatical in 2020 to be still […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Gary Montoute about what it takes to become a leader, interviewing tips, and how to overcome adversity. Gary Montoute is an IT leader with broad experience in areas that have afforded him the opportunity to see the information technology thread move through and bind great organizations together. He believes that […]
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Steph and Ash pick Brian Kornfeld’s brain to get his advice on starting companies and how to be a successful entrepreneur. Brian is truly immersed in Florida’s entrepreneurial and innovation communities as CEO and Co-founder of Synapse Florida, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit creating the nexus for entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses to connect with the resources they […]
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Rashae Doyle is shaking up the beauty industry! Rashae tells us how she uses innovation to open her own company in a very saturated market. Boss Bites Being overly organized and prepared helped Rashae when she started her business plan. Partnering with someone with different strengths than you can be a great strategy when starting […]
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Tim Moore is the CEO of Diamond View Studios, a five-time Emmy award-winning creative video agency focused on using video as a force for good. Tim is also the author of ‘Sold on Purpose’ and the founder of the Tampa Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on inspiring communities through positive public art. As a curiously […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Eric Sims, CEO of Leading Edge Connections, on how he overcame addictions and didn’t let anything hold him back. Leading Edge Connections was born out of a passion to see the contact center and outsourcing space evolve. Listen to how he does it and what drives him to succeed. Boss […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Shelton Quarles, a former linebacker and Director of Football Operations, and Tim Jarocki, Director of Team Operations, on this special Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl Edition of the podcast. The Bucs are the first NFL team in history to play in a Super Bowl in its home stadium! We discuss […]
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Tom Wallace has been called “The Godfather” of the Tampa Bay tech startup scene. He co-founded his first company at the age of 23. He has been involved in starting, growing, and building businesses ever since. He has also been an active tech angel investor for the past 25 years. Tom’s passion is working with […]
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Steph & Ash sit down with serial entrepreneur, Chon T. Nguyen, who focuses on technology and hospitality. In 2011, Mr. Nguyen and his partner, Shawn Berg, created a special niche in the hospitality industry, with his new company 212 Digital, serving multi-chain restaurants with an IPad-based kitchen management system, FusionPrep. FusionPrep solves three of the […]
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Steph and Ash talk with NextPath CEO, James Hawley, on how to kick start 2021 with a championship mindset! Boss Bites • The only way to be a champion is to have a Championship mindset. • Don’t LET things happen. MAKE them HAPPEN! • Commit to getting better each day (best version of yourself) • […]
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Steph and Ash review their TOP 10 things to do NOW to be set up for success in 2021. 1. Take care of yourself, be healthy. Exercise and eat healthy. This is the first thing you should plan for, because if you don’t take care of yourself, then you won’t be successful in other areas […]
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In today’s special episode, Steph & Ash sit down with college student and entrepreneur, Laney Rodriguez. Laney is in her senior year of college and started a baking company in the middle of the pandemic. Her major in Nutrition & Science and love of food inspired her to start the Baking Bugg. Boss Bites • […]
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This week Steph & Ash sit down with Elevate founder, Aakash Patel. Aakash founded Elevate, Inc., a Florida-based strategic business consulting firm providing public relations, community relations, targeted networking, and social media. In 2012, and he is reputed for making significant connections and achieving client results. Elevate, Inc. has served upwards of 200 companies to […]
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Steph and Ash sit down with one of their besties, Lauren Menendez, to talk about how she attributes being organized, assertive, and confident to the success she has today. Lauren is a licensed interior designer and account executive, CI Group, a restaurant owner of two awesome restaurants – Graze 1910 Armature Works and Graze South […]
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Steph & Ash gets some major Boss Bites today from John Miles. What makes you get up in the morning and head off to work? What gets you going every day? Where is the heart, where is the drive, where is the wow-factor? But most of all, where is the passion? John addresses taking risks, […]
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Steph and Ash chat with ultimate Boss Babe, Kari LaRocco, this week! Kari is a business owner, financial advisor, and why not throw a full Ironman (2.4 mi swim, 112 mi bike, 26.2 mi run) on top of it! Not to mentioned she has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro as well! Her vision is casual affluence, intentional […]
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Steph & Ash go live from the Tampa Bay Chamber’s 40th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards. This is the first major event we have gone to in the past 8 months! How do people feel about it? What’s changed? Hear from some of the attendees on how it went. Follow us on Instagram […]
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Steph & Ash talk about how to be more productive and how to make SH*T happen! It’s 90% mindset and keeping a positive focus. Take charge of your life and Life Bold & Boss Up! Boss Bites Keep a positive mindset, even when things aren’t going your way Successful people BELIEVE in themselves Make no […]
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Steph & Ash are the queens of laughing at themselves. It’s important not to take life too seriously. Boss Bites Laughing at yourself helps build stronger and more positive relationships Laughing helps combat stress and is great for your emotional health Laughter leads to a happier amd longer life Follow us on Instagram to get […]
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Steph and Ash have a special guest, Dan Rodriguez, on to talk about running effective meetings. What meetings are appropriate? What is the agenda? How to make the most of your meetings. Stop wasting your time and check it out! Boss Bites Don’t plan meetings to plan meetings Make sure the technology works beforehand Send […]
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Steph & Ash take it to the flip side and address the benefits of working in the office. There are so many benefits to being face to face with your team and clients – from relationship building, collaboration, to sharpening your communication skills. Boss Bites Even if you are working from you, get dressed, put […]
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Steph and Ash talk today with entrepreneur, business owner, health fanatic, and mother, Lauren McComb. Lauren shares how she gets her inspiration and works towards her goals. Vision Boards are a great way to visualize your goals and manifest your future. Lauren opened 4 Pure Barre studios, is very successful with a global business venture […]
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Kevin O’Brien, CEO of Affordit, is a perfect example of Living Bold and Bossing Up! Steph & Ash sit down with Kevin and learn about how he had an idea and created a company that now has over 23 employees and raised capital in a way that sets it apart. Boss Bites • Don’t take […]
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We are in the midst of a flexible workplace revolution! Join Steph and Ash of NextPath Career Partners as they address some benefits of working from home. Boss Bites • Higher employee productivity and improved employee retention • Less time commuting so can start the day earlier (not to mention helping the environment!) • […]
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Steph & Ash talk to creative, multi-cultural marketing professional, George Zwierko, in today’s show. George sheds some major light on how marketing has changed post-COVID and they have some great conversation on keeping relevant during a pandemic, cultural marketing, and D&I. Listen up! Boss Bites • Pre-Covid: Marketing has been a part of history, […]
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What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)? We have been hearing about EQ Intel a lot lately and how it is different from IQ. From our last guest speaker to learning how to become “woke” to hearing about elevating one’s self to another level, Steph and Ash discuss how individuals can enjoy a successful career and better […]
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Steph & Ash talk with a Do-It-Aller Baller, Ned Pope. Ned is a Delivery Leader at a leading Tech Company in the Tampa Bay area, Executive Board Member at On Bikes, Executive Board Member at Synapse, musician, and family man. We talk about how to live a busy life while trying to balance family, work, […]
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Steph and Ash meet with Aaron Cullip, EVP at HKA Enterprises who oversees the management of sales, business development, account management, executive search teams, and marketing initiatives. He has an innovative approach to business development & marketing. Aaron has revolutionized the companies he has been a part of and translated into real revenue growth for […]
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Steph and Ash address a very (un)sexy topic of the job market and unemployment. What jobs are hot and not right now? What is the market like? Boss Bites Contrary to what you may think, companies are hiring and now is a good time to look for new job opportunities. Hot job currently are anything […]
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Steph & Ash meet with Kristen Duell, a female tech executive who was a CEO of a UK owned technology company by the time she was in her early 30’s! We get to find out how she climbed to the top as quickly as she did and what her secret sauce is. Boss Bites When you […]
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Steph and Ash get real with interview dos and don’ts. Once your resume is on point, your social media is representing you in your own light and you’ve finally got an interview….. DON’T BLOW IT! Listen as we dish out some tips and tricks to acing that interview. Boss Bites • Three types of interviews: […]
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Steph and Ash sit down with Sandler Sales & Training expert, Clint Babcock. Clint recently released a book called “Negotiating From The Inside Out.” This book is for anyone in sales, leadership, and just going thru life. Clint gives some major Boss Bites on how to be a master negotiator and understanding the other party […]
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Ghosting. Why do people do it and how to overcome it? Whether you are in sales, staffing, or even dating, it happens! Bold Bites Boss Up and don’t do it! We are truly worried about you This world is way too small to burn bridges Communication is KEY Follow us on Instagram to get the […]
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Steph & Ash speak with executive and entrepreneur, with over 25 years in the staffing industry, Dan Rodriguez. Dan is currently President and co-founder of NextPath Career Partners. Prior to NextPath, Dan was the Founder and CEO of Veredus Corporation, an Information Technology Staffing and Recruitment Company, selling the company for over 100M in 2014. […]
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Social media is a great way to keep in touch with everyone, especially in today’s times. Steph & Ash dive into specific social media platforms and the do’s and don’ts of social media, especially when trying to get a job. Bold Bites LinkedIn is the most important professional social media platform. Make sure it’s updated […]
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Steph & Ash address how do you balance being a working mom and having a family at home? Being in a role where you go into an office or work remotely, being organized, and trying to maintain a balance will help you keep your sanity. Bold Bites These times with kids are irreplaceable, make the […]
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Steph & Ash talk with Tony DiBenedetto, a technology executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the founder and chair of Think Big for Kids, a nonprofit organization that helps underprivileged youth discover their untapped potential through career exploration, mentorship, skills development, and job readiness. He co-founded Tribridge in 1998 and led the company through the […]
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Before posting a ton of content on professional and personal development, we decided it was a good idea to let you know who we are and why we started a podcast! Steph & Ash both have over 10 years’ experience in recruiting and are now partners and co-owners with a great team at NextPath Career […]
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In today’s day and age, it is more important than ever to have an updated resume that reflects you and your professional experience ready to go. Think of a resume as a way to market yourself to potential employers for that dream job you’ve always wanted. In this debut episode of Live Bold & Boss […]
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Radio Influence is pleased to welcome the “LIVE BOLD & BOSS UP” hosted by Stephanie Markese and Ashley Jarocki to the Radio Influence family. Live Bold & Boss up with Steph and Ash is a podcast that strives to educate and elevate while having fun doing it! It doesn’t matter if you are a business professional on […]
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