Send us a text On this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, we sit down with Dawn LaFontaine, founder of Cat in the Box, who turned her love for cats into a profitable, mission-driven business. 🐾 Dawn shares how she identified a gap in the pet market, overcame startup challenges, and built a brand that seamlessly balances innovation, design, and wellness. Her journey offers actionable insights for entrepreneurs looking to launch, grow, or pivot a business—no matter their stage in life. Key

This minisode is straight from my heart and from one of the clearest downloads I ever received in my recovery journey: You are ready when you say you are. I had spent so much of my life waiting. Waiting for the right time. Waiting for permission. Waiting until I felt perfect or prepared enough. But the truth is, readiness doesn’t come from the outside. It is an inside job. And when you decide, things start to shift. In this episode, I share how this mantra carried me through moments of doubt,...

This episode is part life update, part soul share. and one I recorded while sitting in the middle of some big shifts.I’ve been talking a lot about the Power of Choice, and this feels like a natural extension of that. Because lately, I’ve been choosing to slow down and listen more deeply. Not just to what the business needs, but to what I need as a leader, partner, friend, and human. In this episode, I’m opening up about: The business momentum I wasn’t expecting (and how I’m navigating it). Why

"Fans may soon follow virtual personas with the same passion as human celebrities." An AI Musician with millions of streams gets a 3 million dollar contract. An AI Actor worries human actors. Both are seen as threats by human musicians and actors, but does the common person care? This is a case in which a human and AI successfully 'collaborate.' Are there times when AI can be your creative partner? Sources: https://snydersmusicbiznews.blogspot....

What do you think of the show? Let me know! Feeling like your freelance web design business runs on a constant cycle of booking, building, and yet stressing about money? In this episode of Web Pro Savvy, Cathy talks about why the traditional project-to-project model feels so unpredictable—and how to build more stability into your business. You’ll learn how to shift from a hustle-heavy cycle to a model that provides consistent, reliable income, all without overhauling your entire business. Cat...

In this bite-sized episode of The Adventure Paradox Podcast, Cat dives into the paradoxes of life, nature, and the human experience. Through the lens of predator and prey, focus and awareness, desire and action, Cat explores how duality shapes our lives—and how embracing both sides of the coin leads us to wholeness. From publishing a book to starting a podcast, from parenting choices to social media opportunities, Cat reminds us that the paradox is always present: two truths can exist at the ...

What would you do if you carjacked a vehicle and saw two nuns in the backseat? That’s just one of the wild questions tackled in this laugh-out-loud episode of The Bama Brown Experience. Join Bama and the Biggest Puma as they dive into a whirlwind of bizarre headlines, personal stories, and unexpected insights. From a world-renowned San Francisco chef turned bank robber to a cat leading the polls for New York City Council, this episode is packed with the kind of offbeat news and sharp commentary that

Have you ever felt THREATENED by people in your niche? Have you avoided looking at what others are doing... or feared you'll be seen as a copy cat? In this solo episode of Mad About Business, I open up about how I used to feel paralysed seeing someone in my industry “doing better” than me... and why that feeling comes from scarcity, not strategy. We dive into why avoiding your competitors doesn’t protect you, it actually keeps you small. From working with fellow ADHD advocates to invi...

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, PSiRA, has suspended eight employees following irregularities uncovered at Cat Protection and Security, owned by controversial businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. The move comes after probes found procedural flaws and weak oversight at the firm, amid allegations pointing to systemic control failures. Matlala faces murder charges, adding to scrutiny on his business dealings. Elvis Presslin spoke to PSiRA CEO, Manabela Chauke

Summary:In this episode, I break down two popular methods to pay off debt fast: the Debt Snowball and the Debt Avalanche. The Snowball Method focuses on paying off the smallest balances first, giving you quick wins and a sense of momentum. It’s simple, motivating, and easy to stick with—even if it means paying a bit more in interest.The Avalanche Method, on the other hand, targets debts with the highest interest rates first. It saves more money in the long run and helps you become debt-free faster

From just 17 monthly donors in 2009 to nearly 400 today, the Cat Adoption Team (CAT) has built a creative and effective recurring giving program that has raised over $1 million dollars. In this episode, we’re chatting with Shanda Chroust-Masin, Development and Communications Director at CAT, to learn how their “Meow Team” has become an incredibly loyal base of brand ambassadors. The most pivotal needle-mover? Leaning into playful, on-brand messaging (think “State of the Meownion” updates and...

John chats to Chad Thomas, CEO of IRS Forensic Investigations, about how the private security watchdog PSIRA has placed eight employees on precautionary suspension after discovering significant irregularities in the registration procedures of Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's business, Cat Protection and Security. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who

Acting Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has applied for special leave following the damming allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. GUEST: Alderman Jaco Terblanche, DA Spokesperson for Community Safety, City of Ekurhuleni

In this episode of Success Beyond Strategy, I’m sharing my personal journey of reconnecting with creativity and giving myself permission to play. With my coffee in hand on a quiet morning, I talk about how I’ve been leaning into practices that spark joy—like dancing around my house, getting lost in fiction books, and exploring what fun really looks like for me as an adult.I dive into my experience with The Artist’s Way and the idea of “shadow artists,” those of us who hide our creative side behind

In this episode of Power Bytes, we explore how biogas is turning organic waste into revenue. From dairy farms to landfills and local communities, discover how this solution is bringing reliable energy to communities worldwide. Email us: powerbytes@cat.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

To close out the Power of Choice series, I’m sharing the one choice that has asked the most of me… and given me the most in return:The choice to lead with love. Even when it’s easier to be frustrated, stressed, or shut down. In this episode, I talk about: What it actually looks like to choose love in real-time (not just in theory) How this shows up in personal relationships, business, and leadership This isn’t about bypassing or pretending everything is fine. It’s about becoming the version of me

Listen to this podcast episode for a recap of top catastrophe bond, insurance-linked securities and alternative reinsurance capital news, from the week-ending August 31st 2025.Listen to a recap of Artemis' most read catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) news of the last week. We hope this summary provides an easy way to listen to a recap of some of last week's top stories. This week we covered: a new CEO for Nephila Capital; Sompo acquiring Aspen Insurance Group; Enstar Group

In this episode Ideaspring Capital's founder Naganand talks with Bharath Bakkaraju, the founder of Phyx44, a company manufacturing recombinant protein. They are a deep tech company that is figuring out the alternative to milk and the emission caused by dairy cattle. The numbers are stark and you have to listen to this conversation to understand why companies like Phyx44 are the future in mankind's evolution to consuming protein from a lab and reducing emissions in the form of methane from cat...

I came up with this podcast yesterday. I even wrote some of it in the car. And even though I touched on this topic in a podcast like 10 years ago, this lesson is ever better. Have you ever heard someone say something like, “It’s even colder today than yesterday,” or “He even brought his cat to the party,” and thought… what’s going on with that little word even? It’s just four letters, but even does a lot of work in English. Native speakers use it all the time — in comparisons, for contrast, for