Send us a textn Episode 19 of Both Sides of the Check, we sit down with entrepreneur Shalimar Banks to talk about walking away from the 9-to-5 and fully investing in yourself. Shalimar shares how “crazy faith,” consistency, and passion have guided her through entrepreneurship—and why chasing money will never be enough.In this episode, we explore:Why “crazy faith” gave Shalimar the confidence to never go back to a job 🙌The importance of investing in yourself and staying consistent 💼How passion—not

PEPE plunges 7% amid high trading volume! Was it profit-taking, political jitters, or insider control fears that triggered the sell-off? Despite a brief rally, PEPE underperformed, while concerns about insider dominance in memecoins like YEPE resurfaced. Are whales accumulating, or is this just a dead cat bounce? Find out what's next for PEPE and the memecoin market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is something magical that happens when we spend time with horses. They remind us to slow down, to listen with more than our ears, and to feel the invisible conversations happening all around us. Horses aren’t just here to carry us or compete with us, they are here to guide us back to ourselves and to the Earth. In this episode, I get to sit down with Kathy Pike, a woman I have admired for years. Kathy is a teacher, author, and the founder of the Academy for Coaching with Horses. She has...

AI is transforming both sides of the cybersecurity cat-and-mouse game. Attackers are using LLMs to scale impersonation, phishing, and even deepfake fraud—while defenders are racing to automate detection and takedowns at the same speed.In this episode, a16z partner Joel de la Garza talks with Kevin Tian, cofounder & CEO of Doppel Security (and former Uber engineer), about building in this new landscape. They cover:Why outsider founders sometimes build the most effective security companiesThe “3 V’s”

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Hiring in the restaurant industry is tough—and sometimes the biggest red flags show up before a new employee even starts. In this episode of Restaurant Punk, the crew gets real about the warning signs they’ve seen in interviews: bad hygiene, showing up late, sketchy resumes, trauma-dumping, and even wild excuses like “my cat attacked me.” We dig into what managers actually notice first, when to trust your gut, and why some risks pay off while others blow up in your face. Whether you’re runnin...

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

Episode SummaryThere’s a lot of AI slop out there, bland prompts, generic images, boring text that all blends together. But how do you stand out when everything looks the same?In this episode of In The Blink of AI, Georgie Healy sits down with Christina Jones (aka CJ), Head of Design for Generative AI at Canva, for an unfiltered conversation about creativity, originality, and why taste is the new moat in AI.CJ shares her journey from experimenting with a “cat editor” chatbot called Lemon to leading

In this episode, Alex and Cat discuss Cat's recent adventure providing live event calligraphy at a destination wedding in Spain. Listen in to hear how she landed the client, the logistics that went into the client experience, and the creative and intricate process of curating the wedding favors. And as always, nothing will ever go as planned. Cat goes into some of the obstacles that came up (expected and unexpected) -- including going through customs with 100s of wedding favors, languag...

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,...

Send us a textEpisode 20 of Both Sides of the Check is an unforgettable conversation with Jazmine Lacour—a powerhouse entrepreneur who turned personal trials into triumphs. From navigating her husband’s battle with major depressive disorder, separation, and raising three kids alone, to rebuilding her business from hotel rooms, Jazmine’s story is one of grit, grace, and strategy.In this episode, we unpack:How Jazmine rebuilt her business after marriage struggles, partnership fallout, and near-zero

Cataanda James, Chief Beauty Officer of CJ The Beauty Group, talks about building a career that surpasses her wildest dreams.  Cataanda James is a textured-hair expert, educator, and beauty industry strategist whose career embodies resilience, authenticity, and the courage to follow one's passion.  Raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she grew up inspired by her mother's love of fashion and flawless grooming.  By junior high, Cataanda was already recognized as the "cat-eye queen," sharing makeup

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 ...

In this conversation, Walli Miller shares her inspiring journey to financial independence and early retirement at the age of 39. She shares the principles of the FIRE movement, the importance of building wealth through investing, and how to calculate your financial independence number. Walli emphasizes the significance of intentional spending and mindset shifts in achieving financial freedom, while also addressing common spending traps and the role of income in wealth building. The discussion

Cotton Market Rollercoaster: After a bruising week, cotton futures saw a Friday bump, but is it a dead cat bounce or a sign of recovery? We break down the latest market moves, from online auction results to the Cotlook A Index, and what currency and energy prices have to do with it all. Plus, a look at future contracts and what to expect as harvest season ramps up. Is optimism returning, or will global economic woes keep cotton prices in a spin? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

You got seven minutes? Nicole is coming in fast and hot with a game-changing strategy to help you level up fast AF. Take off your pants and buckle up b*tches, it’s about to get bumpy… Today’s episode is about to blow your MF mind when it comes to the heirarchy of coaching. No cat needs a bath excuses, it’s only seven minutes. Success doesn’t take time, only intention. That is exactly how Nicole grew her empire to seven figures in her first year.Over the last five years, Nicole has served over 5,000

HubSpot's wild ride: Analyst upgrades trigger a stock surge amidst AI threat! After a brutal week and OpenAI-induced panic, Cantor Fitzgerald doubled down on HubSpot, sending shares up 2.5%. Is this a dead cat bounce or a signal of long-term Gorilla potential as HubSpot battles for SaaS supremacy in the age of AI? Find out how Wall Street is betting on the future of marketing tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Screw It Just DO It I sit down with Boris Diakonov and Eduard Panteleev, the co-founders of ANNA Money, the UK-based business account built to make life easier for small business owners. ANNA combines finance, admin and tax tools in one AI-powered platform, complete with its trademark humour and cat logo. In this conversation we cover the “screw it” moment that pushed them to launch, how they chose the UK market despite being newcomers, and what it took to overcome major setbacks

What happens when a Russian teenager relocates to America and discovers the power of trial and error in both cultural adaptation and technological innovation? In this captivating episode, Igor Krasnykh takes us on his remarkable journey from a small Russian town to Silicon Valley entrepreneurship, revealing how life's pivotal moments shaped his approach to business, technology, and personal growth. Igor shares the fascinating story of arriving in California at 17 and experiencing culture shock—not

Send us a textIn Episode 18 of Both Sides of the Check, we welcome Carl Neyland II, a powerhouse entrepreneur whose journey from oilfield work to running his own business is truly inspiring. Carl shares how trials, tribulations, and life-changing moments pushed him to leave the safety net behind and fully embrace entrepreneurship.In this episode, we dive into:How Carl turned personal challenges like divorce, family loss, and business setbacks into fuel for growth 💪Lessons from sports and the