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The Happily Different PodcastStirring Up Change: Lin Jiang's Leap from Finance to Flavorful OatsWelcome back to another episode of The Happily Different Podcast. Today, we have the inspiring story of Lin Jiang, the founder and CEO of Yishi Foods. Lin's unique journey takes us from the world of finance and consulting to her passion for creating healthy, Asian-inspired food.
Growing up in China, Lin developed a special connection with food, particularly with a beloved black sesame cereal. However, after moving to the US and embarking on a career in finance and consulting, she noticed the lack of functional, nutritious food products. Inspired by her childhood favorite and driven by her...2023-06-0653 minThe Happily Different PodcastNavigating Challenges with Rob Meyers | The Power of Resilience & Support in BusinessOn this episode, we dive deep into an inspiring conversation with Rob Meyers, Chief Commercial Officer of Republic Business Credit. Rob opens up about a significant challenge in his business and how his close circle of family and partners became his pillar of strength.
We'll explore the daily tools and strategies that were critical to his resilience during these challenging times, offering insights that could be key to your own success journey.
Don't miss out on this powerful discussion about overcoming adversity and the immense value of a strong support network in business.
...2023-05-161h 07The Happily Different PodcastThursday Thirteen: My Q1 2023 Reading ListIn this episode of The Happily Different Podcast, join Ryan Jaskiewicz as he shares his top picks for the best books he read in the first quarter of 2023. From the magical realism of 100 Years of Solitude to the practical advice of Tools by Phil Stutz, discover what made each of these books a must-read. Find out how these books have impacted Ryan and how they might inspire you. Plus, get links to purchase each book for your own reading pleasure.
Books mentioned in the episode:
- 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Má...2023-04-2709 minThe Happily Different PodcastUnveiling the Mind of Kostya Kennedy: Life, Writing & Unearthing Extraordinary StoriesDive into the mind of the prolific author, Kostya Kennedy, in this captivating episode of The Happily Different podcast. Join us as we unravel his journey from childhood to becoming a renowned writer, delving into his unique writing process, philosophical musings, and the art of uncovering the stories that captivate us all. Get ready to be inspired and enlightened by Kostya's insights, and discover the secrets behind his best-selling books. Don't miss this exceptional conversation! 📚✨
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🔗 "Pete Rose: An American Dilemma": https://amzn.to/3JxEpZt
🔗 "56: Joe DiMaggio and the Last Magic Number in Sports": https://amzn.to/3Jz...2023-04-111h 01The Happily Different PodcastThursday Thirteen - Building Your Company’s First No-Code App w/ Jesus Vargas of LowCode AgencyUnleash the power of no-code app development in this captivating Thursday Thirteen episode! Join us as Jesus Vargas, founder of LowCode Agency and a renowned no-code app builder, shares his tactical insights on building your company's first app without writing a single line of code. Discover how to streamline the process, select the right no-code platform, and bring your app idea to life in just 13 minutes. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your business with the magic of no-code app development, brought to you by the expertise of LowCode Agency!
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In this Thursday Thirteen episode, Jesus Vargas from LowCode Agency...2023-03-3015 minThe Happily Different PodcastSteven Katz - Managing Director, Texas Capital SecuritiesToday we are joined by Steven Katz, Managing Director, Texas Capital Securities. Steve has a great story of starting as a teenage entrepreneur and growing where he is today as a lender to specialty finance companies. There are some great nuggets in this episode, everything from setting boundaries between work and family, how to guide your business in economic turmoil and much more. Join us for a wide ranging episode! 2023-03-1453 minThe Happily Different PodcastThursday Thirteen - Accepting Change With GraceWelcome to the first edition of the Thursday Thirteen, where we tackle one topic in 13 minutes or less. Today's topic? Accepting Change With Grace.
Hopefully you are finding value in this podcast and if you are, please consider sharing with a friend. Thanks!2023-03-0212 minThe Happily Different PodcastHarris Kenny - Founder & CEO of IntroCRMSales expert, Harris Kenny, joins us today to discuss sales in a digital world, where salespeople misread their funnel, why he thinks there are plenty of opportunities in your funnel already and how to maximize them. He also discusses strategies for maximizing LinkedIn, how AI and automation will impact the sales process and much more!
2023-02-141h 04The Happily Different PodcastThank You & UpdateWe are so grateful that you all made this podcast a success. We have a lot to come in 2023, including new, short form episodes. We'd also love to hear about any ideas or guests that you think would be great for the pod. Email us at podcast@12five.com and we'll add them to our list!2022-12-1301 minThe Happily Different PodcastLiam O’Brien - Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of Fernway, an elevated, recreational cannabis manufacturer out of Massachusetts.Liam O'Brien is Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Fernway, an elevated, recreational cannabis product. We cover a wide range of topics from how the founders met to launching a cannabis product in the middle of a pandemic. There is so many great nuggets to glean from this episode, especially if you've ever been curious about starting a business in the cannabis space.2022-11-011h 17The Happily Different PodcastDavid Simnick - Co-Founder & CEO of Impact Driven Brands and Soapbox SoapsWe are joined by David Simnick, Co-Founder & CEO of Impact Driven Brands. We had a fun, wide-ranging conversation with David. We cover everything from his time growing up in Naperville to spending time with Richard Branson in Necker Island. David is a thoughtful leader, with a ton of insight in growing a brand. His thoughts on managing a new company through tough times and how to to carry power and success with grace. This is a must listen for any entrepreneur.
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S...2022-10-041h 02The Happily Different PodcastKimberly Moore - Founder & President of KDM Engineering & Founder & President of Calculated Genius on the meteoric rise of her company and the joys/challenges that come along with it.Today we are joined by Kimberly Moore, CEO of KDM Engineering. In addition to KDM, she is founder of Calculated Genius, which is a non-profit dedicated to helping underrepresented youth discover engineering. Join us for a great discussion as we learn about growing up on the South Side of Chicago, how she discovered the world of engineering, and her meteoric rise, not only as a company, but as a force in the engineering community.
Kim is an amazing entrepreneur with a ton of grit and determination that has allowed her to thrive, when others in her position w...2022-09-2057 minThe Happily Different PodcastCassandra Erato - CEO of Spaulding Clinical on running a clinical testing company during a pandemic, raising a family as a female CEO and much more!This was a well rounded conversation with Cassandra Erato, CEO of Spaulding Clinical. Her company does clinical testing at the human phase for various different pharmaceutical companies across the country. They are on the front lines of new drugs being brought to market that will hopefully change peoples lives.
We cover a ton of ground as usual, discussing how she grew up in a huge family, raising a family of her own as a CEO and what it's like being a woman in c-suite role in an industry typically dominated by men.2022-09-0656 minThe Happily Different PodcastLeah Caplanis - On her journey from a cancer diagnosis to founding a beverage company aiming to be the cleanest alcohol on the market.On today's episode, we are joined by Leah Caplanis, founder and CEO of Social Sparkling Wine, a rising star in the adult beverage industry. We had a fascinating discussion about her journey being diagnosed with cancer at 26 years old and the decisions she had to make at such a young age to fight the disease. Like most challenges in our lives, the diagnoses ended up being a catalyst to find a product to enjoy socially, while doing her best not to sacrifice her health and wellness. We cover a wide range of topics, from growing up in a family of...2022-08-2350 minThe Happily Different PodcastThe Korean Vegan - The story of how Joanne Molinaro navigated the crazy life change of being a corporate litigator to James Beard award winning cookbook author, all in the matter of 18 months.The Korean Vegan - Join us as we learn the story of the YouTube and TikTok sensation, Joanne Molinaro, also known as the Korean Vegan. We learn all about her family's crazy stories of how they made their way to America and how that shaped who she is today. We touch on what cooking means to her, how body image issues impact a relationship with food and how to find power out of that. Then we dig into her wild story of starting a small blog as a corporate attorney, to creating an incredible community within the Korean Vegan th...2022-08-091h 16The Happily Different PodcastEva Sadej - On growing up an immigrant, when her entrepreneurial spark was lit, running as a means to an end, and pivoting a dental care business in a pandemic when your revenue vanishes overnight.This was a fascinating interview with Eva Sadej, CEO of Flossbar/Medbar. We tackle a number of different topics, from growing up an immigrant, to running, to family and much, much more. Pre-pandemic, her business provided on-site dental care to large companies at office buildings. We really dive into the story of what it was like to wake up the day after the shutdown to have your revenue completely vanish, since no one was at these offices any longer. More importantly, we discuss how they quickly shifted their target to testing, while utilizing the systems and processes that made Flo...2022-07-261h 03The Happily Different PodcastCole Harmonson - On mentoring, drastic life changes, and watching your dog run away for four days.This is the Mentorship Episode. Everyone talks about mentorship being important, but no one talks about the actual actions that lead to a mentor/mentee relationship and what makes one a strong relationship. Join me as I ask all these questions and more from my actual mentor, Cole Harmonson. We talk about life, business, relationships and how growing up in West Texas shaped who is today. Find out what makes a good mentor and good mentee, depending on where you fall on that spectrum.2022-07-121h 06
The Happily Different PodcastJesus Vargas - How he went from a family business to being a leader in the lowcode revolution.Jesus Vargas is the CEO of LowCode Agency, which is a lowcode/no-code developer. Jesus has a fascinating story about growing up in a family business, realizing it wasn't his path and striking out on his own. We delve into family dynamics, starting a business in Latin America and much more.2022-06-1551 minThe Happily Different PodcastTrailerWe are so excited to bring you the Happily Different Podcast, brought to you by 12five Capital.2022-06-1501 min
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