Adventures In Business

What if the same mental skills that help athletes perform under pressure could help you succeed in everyday life? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano sit down with Morgan Brons, founder of Winning Edge Coaching, to talk about the mental side of performance. A former Division I athlete and Big 12 Champion, Morgan shares how her experience in competitive sports led her to become a mental performance coach, helping athletes of all ages strengthen their mindset. Morgan explains how negative self-talk affects performance, why learning from failure is essential to growth, and the practical tools she uses to help athletes build a stronger mindset. Whether you're competing in sports, leading a team, building a business, or simply trying to perform at your best, this conversation offers practical ways to build resilience, stay present, and train your mind for the moments that matter most. Episode Links 🔗 Check out Morgan Brons on LinkedIn 🔗 Winning Edge Coaching on Instagram 🔗 Learn more about Winning Edge Coaching

What separates a good speaker from one that audiences remember long after the event ends? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano sit down with Zach Nadler, co-founder and CEO of VaynerSpeakers, to talk about the business of professional speaking and what it takes to build a lasting career on stage.  Since co-founding VaynerSpeakers with Gary Vaynerchuk in 2018, Zach has helped reimagine the traditional speaker bureau by building every event around one simple belief: no two events are the same. Zach shares why trust matters more than transactions, what separates great speakers from everyone else, and why the best presentations continue making an impact long after the audience leaves the room. He also offers practical advice for aspiring speakers, discusses the power of storytelling, and explains why experience, preparation, and repetition are still the biggest advantages anyone can have. Episode Links Follow Zach Nadler on Instagram & LinkedIn Checkout VaynerSpeakers Book Time With Zach Nadler

When was the last time you actually checked in on your goals? Halfway through the year is the perfect time to stop, reflect, and celebrate your wins. Mandi Graziano and Amani Roberts share what's already on their bingo cards, what they're still chasing, and why turning goals into a game makes it easier to stay motivated and accountable.

What separates an event people attend from one they remember for years? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano sit down with EJ Corporan, who leads Growth and Communications at Ansera, to discuss why the best events are about more than logistics. With experience building event strategies across aviation, technology, and live events, EJ explains why networking shouldn't be left to chance, how music can shape the energy in a room, and why planners should think more about how attendees feel than simply what they see. It's a conversation about creating experiences people still talk about long after the event ends.  Episode Links 🔗 Check out EJ Corporan on LinkedIn 🔗 Learn more about Ansera 🔗 Check out Ansera on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn

What happens when the guest becomes the interviewer? In this Mini Episode of Adventures in Business, Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano pull back the curtain on one of the show's most popular features: Flip the Script. They share how the segment was created, why it has become a favorite among guests, and how it brings more spontaneity and authenticity to every conversation.

What if the thing people need most right now isn't another app, another screen, or another social network? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano sit down with Hildee Isaacs and Lisa Reich, co-founders of Gotta Sing Events, a live group sing-along experience that turns audiences into the entertainment, to talk about community, entrepreneurship, and creating experiences that bring people together.  Hildee and Lisa share how a friendship spanning nearly 30 years led to a business built around group sing-alongs, why they call it "the opposite of karaoke," and how they've discovered an unexpected way to create connection in an increasingly digital world. Episode Links: 🔗 Check Out Gotta Sing Events 🔗 Gotta Sing Events on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook 🔗 Email Hildee and Lisa any questions: [email protected]

In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani asks Mandi Graziano for advice on a challenge many business owners are facing: finding new clients in an uncertain market. Mandi explains why price isn't always the real objection, how to help people see the value of investing in themselves, and why the right opportunities often come from being around the right people.

What happens when 1,700 meeting professionals gather in one place? In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani recaps his experience at MPI (Meeting Professionals International) World Education Congress in San Antonio. From educational sessions and keynote speakers to networking opportunities and industry trends, Amani shares the biggest takeaways from the event. The conversation explores why human connection remains the most valuable part of conferences, even as AI continues to reshape the business world, and why building relationships is still one of the best investments professionals can make. Episode Links 🔗 Check Out MPI

What happens when a business shuts down, a neighbor reports your garage gym to the city, and you're forced to decide whether to start over or walk away? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano sit down with Earned Fitness founders Vianney and Derrick Yamada. The husband-and-wife team share how they rebuilt their fitness business after the pandemic, opened a new gym in just nine days, and created a coaching model focused on accountability, community, and sustainable results. The conversation explores entrepreneurship, fitness habits, youth sports, parenting, and why health remains one of the most important investments anyone can make. 🔗 Want to Try A Free Class? Go HERE 🔗 Earned Fitness Online 🔗 Earned Fitness on Instagram: @earnedfitnesssd 🔗 Vianney Yamada on Instagram: @vianneyyamada 🔗 Vianney Yamada on LinkedIn 🔗 Derrick Yamada on LinkedIn  🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!

What if we're actually living in the golden era of storytelling?  In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano sit down with JT Long, Vice President and Content Director at Smart Meetings, to talk about storytelling, journalism, hospitality, and why authentic human connection matters more than ever. JT shares how media has evolved over the last 30 years, why storytelling is more accessible than ever, and how Smart Meetings grew from a magazine into a thriving hospitality community built around relationships and shared experiences. 🔗 Find JT Long on LinkedIn 🔗 Connect with JT Long on Instagram: @jtlongandco 🔗 Smarter Meetings Online: https://www.smartmeetings.com/ 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!

What if one of the biggest advantages in business today is simply sitting down and reading a physical book? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano sit down with author, entrepreneur, and BookThinkers founder Nick Hutchison, whose podcast and author growth agency help connect mission-driven authors with readers around the world. Nick shares how discovering business books completely changed the direction of his life and why he believes resonance matters far more than reach in today's content landscape. The conversation explores book marketing, podcast tours, live author events, creativity, and why so many authors fail to think about promotion early enough in the writing process. 🔗 Connect with Nick Hutchison on LinkedIn: @BookThinkers  🔗 Check Out BookThinkers: BookThinkers 🔗 Learn More About Live Author Readings: LiveAuthorReadings.com 🔗 Follow Nick Hutchison on Instagram: @BookThinkers 🔗 <span data-hook="back

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with executive coach, business strategist, and Jump Consulting founder Laurie Luh to explore intuition, leadership, and personal growth in business. Laurie shares how trusting her instincts helped guide major career decisions, from helping scale Participant Media into an Academy Award-winning company to building a coaching practice supporting CEOs, founders, and leadership teams. The conversation explores performance management, feedback, journaling, anxiety versus intuition, and why many successful leaders learn to trust the quiet inner voice guiding them forward. Laurie also shares lessons from working inside fast-growing companies and explains why growth often comes from stepping into discomfort instead of avoiding it. 🔗 Connect with Laurie Luh on LinkedIn: @laurieluh  🔗 Check Out Laurie's Website: https://www.laurieluh.com/ 🔗 Subscribe to Laurie's Substack Newsletter:  https://thatssoulbusiness.substack.com/ 🔗 Follow Laurie on Instagram: @thatsoulbusiness  🔗 Contact Laurie: https://www.laurieluh.com/contact

What if AI is not about replacing you, but about unlocking what is already inside you? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Rob Cressy, entrepreneur, coach, and AI strategist helping leaders and creators use AI to grow with intention. Rob shares how he went from running a sports marketing agency to becoming an early adopter of ChatGPT, building an AI-driven business by focusing on mindset, creativity, and real-world application.  The conversation explores the biggest misconceptions around AI, why personalization is the key to standing out, and how to use tools like ChatGPT and Claude without losing your voice. Rob also breaks down the importance of being tool-agnostic, building a "second brain," and why the real advantage in an AI-driven world is becoming more human, not less. If you've been hesitant about AI or unsure how to actually use it, this episode will shift your perspective and give you a new way to think about what's possible. 🔗 Connect with Rob Cressy on LinkedIn, Instagram , Online or on YouTube 🔗 Get Rob Cressy's AI Resource: DM the word MANDI to Rob on LinkedIn or Instagram to get his top AI resource 🔗 Listen to The Undeniable Leader podcast with Rob Cressy 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube! 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop, Forbes Top Rated speaker, and best-selling author of Making It Without Losing It. This is a refreshingly encouraging episode about success, ambition, and redefining "making it." Tune in to hear Jess's story of successfully founding two businesses, how entrepreneurs can break out of analysis paralysis and take action, and what will actually grow your speaking business.  🔗 Pre-order Making It Without Losing It and get your free Success Fingerprint 🔗 Learn more about Mic Drop Workshop 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube! 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

Back in Episode 235, Amani and Mandi shared how they were gamifying their goals with a 2026 Bingo Card. In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, they're giving an update on how their goals are going. Tune in for a fun check-in on their progress, plus encouragement to keep pushing on your own goals! 🔗 Episode 235: Gamify Your Goals with a 2026 Bingo Card 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Justin Block, a 5th generation entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of Block Ventures, an investment firm that looks for entrepreneurs who want to build better instead of just bigger. Today, he shares a wealth of wisdom for entrepreneurs: the lessons learned from exiting, the one habit that's changed his life, and what's keeping most entrepreneurs stuck (plus, how to break through). If you're ready to build momentum and take action in your business, tune into this one. 🔗 Connect with Justin Block on Instagram and his website 🔗 Tune into Born to Be Great 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube! 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with a real firecracker – Megan Reilly, a professional speaker, top 12 podcast host, and President of Events & Coaching for Jesse Itzler's 100 Mile Group. Megan shares her inspiring story of realizing her own value, how she cultivates a durable community, and the lessons she learned from being on Shark Tank (and getting an offer from Mark Cuban!). If you need some inspiration to take a calculated risk or make the next move, tune into this one!  🔗 Connect with Megan Reilly on her website and on LinkedIn 🔗 Learn more about Jesse Itzler's events 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube! 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

This isn't a boring rundown of "how to find business" with all the methods you've heard before. In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani share the non-traditional ways they've looked for or secured new business. If you're ready for gems and nuggets on how to creatively market yourself, tune into this one! 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

Your brand matters – not just your logo and colors, but the feeling people get from your marketing and business. In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Lauren Bayne, Founder, R.A.R.E Brand, to talk about what it really takes to stand out in a crowded market… and why playing it safe might be the biggest risk of all. Tune in to learn what it takes to build a brand that's recognized, adored, remembered, and entrusted. 🔗 Connect with Lauren Bayne on her website and on RareBrand.co 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube! 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

In a world of instant messages, overflowing inboxes, and constant notifications, there's one simple gesture that still cuts through the noise: a handwritten note. In this Adventures in Business minisode, Amani and Mandi dive into why something so old-school is actually one of the most powerful tools – plus practical ways to implement it in your business and life. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

If you hear the word manifestation and immediately think "woo-woo," you're not alone – but this episode of Adventures in Business will give you a new perspective. Amani and Mandi sit down with manifestation and self-leadership coach Milli Fox, who calls herself a "No BS Manifestation Mentor." Milli takes the fluff out of manifestation to help high-achieving women stop overthinking, ditch perfectionism, and actually enjoy the life they're building. Tune in to hear how you might be manifesting without even realizing it, what advice Milli has for recovering perfectionists, and the biggest reasons women stay stuck.  🔗 Connect with Milli Fox on her website and on Instagram 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube! 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

In this genuine and thoughtful mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat about Black History Month. They explore what it actually means, who it's for, and how we can all engage with it more intentionally – long after February ends. If you've ever wanted to celebrate and expand your understanding of Black History Month but didn't know where to start, this episode is for you.  🔗 Check out Amani's book, A Quiet Storm 🔗 Listen to past episodes with Crystal Washington and Dr. Will Moreland 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

If you've ever wondered what truly sets great leaders and sales professionals apart, this episode of Adventures in Business is a masterclass. Mandi and Amani sit down with Melissa Daniels, Senior Global Sales Director at Hyatt Hotels, to hear the wisdom she's gained after 37 years at Hyatt. Melissa shares how confidence shaped her career, how she uses networking to make everyone in the room feel seen and included, and what trends she is seeing in the hospitality industry in 2026. Whether you're in hospitality, sales, or just looking to grow as a leader, this episode is full of practical takeaways you can put into action right away. 🔗 Connect with Melissa Daniels on LinkedIn 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube! 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

On this Adventures in Business minisode, Mandi is fresh off a retreat in Atlanta, and she's got wisdom to share. She attended Jesse Itzler's Built to Speak Retreat – an event that was two and a half days, 26 people, six coaches, and a deep dive into something every business owner needs: better communication. Tune in to hear the tips and tricks that Mandi can't wait to try out! 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Andrea Steinbrenner, CEO of Exit Consulting Group, to chat about exit strategy for businesses. While most people focus on the financial side of exiting, Andrea makes it clear: there's much more to a successful exit, and it doesn't have to be scary. Andrea shares why every business should be exit planning at all times, her Canopy Method, and the one piece of advice she'd give her younger self. Whether you're transitioning, selling, or preparing to retire, this episode is full of wisdom you won't want to miss! 🔗 Learn more about Exit Consulting Group 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube! 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

In this fun, fast-paced mini episode, Amani and Mandi go back and forth sharing their aspirational podcast guests. From Kendra Scott to Kelly Clarkson, these guests all spark bigger conversations about business, branding, and courage. Tune in to hear their podcast guest wishlist, and if you happen to know a guy who knows a guy… Let's help get them connected! 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

When you've been in the event production and technology business for the past 35 years, you've seen every tech shift imaginable – and learned a few lessons along the way. This week on Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi are joined by Jonathan Martin, Founder of ShowTec, a production company that puts on impactful events worldwide. He shares what has made ShowTec successful through the years, what future he sees for his industry with AI, and what advice he has for students entering the industry. If you're in events, production, hospitality, or just building something that lasts, this is wisdom you'll want to hear.   🔗 Follow Jonathan Martin on LinkedIn 🔗 Find out more about ShowTec 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

If you've ever made big New Year's goals only to forget about them by mid-January, this minisode is for you. In this fun mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi dive into a creative, surprisingly effective way to approach goal-setting: turning your goals into a bingo card. Tune in to gamify your 2026 goals! 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

We've got a return guest today on Adventures in Business: Dr. Alessandra Wall, an executive coach, speaker, author, psychologist, and thought partner to powerful women, joins Mandi and Amani again to discuss owning your agency and crafting the life you want. Dr. Wall breaks down why advisory work goes beyond traditional coaching, how authority is rooted in clarity (not your title), and why discomfort isn't something to avoid – but where growth actually happens. Tune in to get inspired to own your agency. 🔗 Follow Dr. Alessandra Wall on LinkedIn 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube! 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

Amani and Mandi are kicking off the new year with a fun minisode all about their personal and professional goals! In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, they share their goal setting process, their words and phrases of the year, and what big things are in store for them (and for the podcast). Tune in to get inspired to set your own 2026 goals! 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

Have you ever found yourself in burnout? Or maybe you've spent each day going through the motions, until you finally asked yourself, Is this really what I want in life? Today's guest on Adventures in Business is well acquainted with the feeling, and she's an expert in helping people craft the life they want. Tune in to hear author, speaker, and coach Hema Crockett share how she helps women break free from burnout and default living.  🔗 Tune into Disrupting Default, follow her on Instagram and LinkedIn, and connect with her on her website 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!

What if you could take your business from boring to amazing with better branding? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi hear from Richard Liverman, founder of Richer Solutions, brand coach, strategy consultant, and mentor to neurodivergent business owners. Tune in to hear Richard's takes on how ADHD has opened the door to new opportunities, the branding mistakes most businesses are making, and how to make your business stand out in 2026. 🔗 Connect with Richard Liverman on his website and LinkedIn  🔗 Read Richard's article, "ADHD and Me" 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube! 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

In this minisode, Amani and Mandi are doing something a little different. They're giving advice to each other as they begin 2026 – talk about real friendship! They're sharing their best advice, from slowing down and enjoying the results of hard work, to protecting their time when they're being pulled in many different directions. Tune in for the encouragement you need to pace yourself and honor your goals in 2026. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!

What if you planned your health and food the same way you planned your business? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi welcome back fan-favorite guest Jenny Perin, founder of Shift Life Health Coaching, for a real, practical conversation about food, fitness, travel, and building healthy habits that actually stick. If you've ever felt like your health goals fall apart when life gets busy, this episode will help you stop winging it… and start building a plan that works in the real world. 🔗 Connect with Jenny Perin on her website and Instagram  🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

It's time again for one of the best Adventures in Business traditions of the year… Ins and Outs! In this minisode, Amani and Mandi sit down to share their Ins and Outs for 2026: what they're intentionally bringing into their lives and businesses next year, and what they're officially leaving behind. As always, this conversation will make you think and laugh! 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

Amani and Mandi are welcoming back a familiar face under a new company name: Chris Riccardi, Senior Vice President of Global Sales Strategy for Peregrine Hospitality (formerly known as KSL Resorts). Chris shares why they decided to rebrand and expand, how Peregrine Hospitality motivates its sales teams to do extraordinary work, and his best advice for young and ambitious leaders. If you want to be inspired to dream bigger and achieve your goals, tune into this one! 🔗 Learn more about Peregrine Hospitality and follow Chris Riccardi on LinkedIn 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

What if gratitude didn't have to be perfect to be meaningful? In this minisode, Amani and Mandi reflect on gratitude, loss, growth, and the quiet lessons that show up in hard seasons. Together, they explore Mandi's "Ceremony of Thorns," what happens when life forces perspective, and why gratitude works best when it's honest, imperfect, and grounded in real life. You'll hear reflections on business struggles, grief, health, and asking for help — and a gentle invitation to notice what this season might be teaching you, without pressure or performance. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube! 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Bill Kilburg, CEO and Chairman of Hospitality Performance Network Global, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, relationships, and building a values-driven business. Bill shares stories from his early days as a bellman, the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy, and how trust, timing, and persistence have guided HPN's growth over the past two decades. The conversation explores how relationships remain central to business—even as technology and AI reshape the industry—and what it truly means to lead with clarity and humanity. Listeners are invited into a thoughtful discussion on mentorship, culture, and playing the long game in business. 🔗Connect with Bill Kilburg on LinkedIn or learn more about HPN Global 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

Gratitude gets talked about a lot, but actually sticking with a gratitude practice is a different story. In this minisode, Amani and Mandi have a real, unfiltered conversation about what gratitude looks like in real life, especially when routines fall apart, stress is high, or life just feels loud. From journaling habits that come and go to renovation stress, health, relationships, and November's "forced gratitude" energy, this episode explores how gratitude can be grounding without being rigid, and why starting where you are matters more than doing it perfectly. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

What happens when competitors decide to collaborate instead? On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with the founders of the California DMO Alliance — Veronica Rivera, Karen Strgacich, and Suzy Kay — to talk about how destination leaders across the state came together during the pandemic to build something truly game-changing. From humble beginnings as a small Zoom group to a statewide network representing every corner of California, the Alliance is redefining what partnership looks like in the meetings, tourism, and hospitality industries. Tune in as they share how it started, what keeps them connected, and why collaboration always wins over competition. 🔗 Follow the California DMO Alliance on LinkedIn and Instagram 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

What if you stopped downplaying your wins — and started celebrating them instead? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with creative powerhouse Danielle Sweeney, founder of Keynote Direct, about why confidence and candor are key ingredients to success. From jewelry design to keynote stages, Danielle shares her winding career path, her favorite Aussie phrase ("Fig Jam"), and how she's helping speakers land more gigs by connecting directly with clients. 🔗 Follow Danielle on LinkedIn and visit Keynote Direct. 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

Chef Emily Brubaker never planned on a life in the spotlight. From her early years in fine dining to her recent win on "Yes, Chef!" with Martha Stewart and José Andrés, Emily has learned that success comes from conviction, courage, and community. In this conversation, she shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and what it means to grow through change while building a life rooted in creativity, family, and heart. 🔗 Follow Emily on LinkedIn and check her out at Omni La Costa Resort 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

Four years after launching Sales Tales, Mandi joins Amani to reflect on the surprising longevity of her book's success. From unexpected highlights to lessons learned, this conversation offers encouragement for anyone looking to launch a lasting creative project. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

How do you transform a full-contact sport into a full-time business? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Nili "The Ringer" Goldfarb shares how a passion for roller derby sparked a journey through entrepreneurship, community-building, and reinvention. From her start as a Derby Doll to launching a two-acre outdoor rink in San Diego, Nili opens up about resilience, mindset shifts, and finding purpose in unexpected pivots. 🔗 Follow Nili on LinkedIn and check out Ringer's Roller Rink! 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

Amani and Mandi unpack their experience at IMEX America 2025. They cover what worked, what surprised them, and how intention and energy shaped everything from floor walks to follow-ups. From wellness booths to breakout sessions and everything in between, this minisode captures the momentum and meaning behind the industry's biggest event. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

In this episode of Adventures in Business, we sit down with hospitality trailblazer Karen Stephens, CMO of Revinate, to talk about what today's travelers actually want. From the new frontier of AI in hospitality to building long-term customer relationships through data and storytelling, Karen shares fresh insight on how to market smarter while keeping the human element at the core.  Whether you're in events, travel, marketing, or leadership, this episode is packed with sharp takeaways and memorable moments. Tune in to hear how Karen went from front desk agent to CMO, and how her love of connection continues to shape her work. 🔗 Follow Karen Stephens on LinkedIn and check out the Hotel Moment podcast 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

As the final quarter of the year kicks off, Amani and Mandi are taking stock of their goals, their energy, and their plans to end the year strong while setting up for a successful start to 2026. In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani share how they navigate one of the busiest times of the year. From taking advantage of year-end opportunities, to finding balance during the holidays and celebrating wins both big and small, you'll get plenty of practical tips in this quick episode. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

What makes a leader truly magnetic? According to Jess Goldberg, Emmy Award-winning journalist turned leadership communication expert, it's not something you're born with. It's something you can build. In her conversation on this episode of Adventures in Business with Amani and Mandi, Jess shares her insights on how anyone can develop the presence, influence, and authenticity that make people want to follow their lead. 🔗 Follow Jess Goldberg on her website 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

When it comes to leadership, few skills matter more than decision-making. In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani chat about what it really takes to make confident choices in business and life, from trusting your gut to avoiding analysis paralysis. 🔗 Rate, review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!  🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!

When it comes to creating a brand that draws people in, it's not just about great marketing or clever messaging; it's about authenticity, alignment, and storytelling. That's what this week's guest on Adventures in Business, Christy Renee Stehle, is all about.  Tune in to hear Christy, a storyteller, speaker, and branding expert, explain what makes a brand (and a person) magnetic, why reinvention is essential, and how living your message changes everything. 🔗 Follow Christy Renee Stehle on LinkedIn and learn more about ShowTec This episode is sponsored by Showtec. If your conference is looking for an experienced production team to create a meetings experience like you've never seen before, consider Showtec. 🔗 Click here to check out this week's show notes!