Explore every episode of the podcast Liftoff Journeys with Jeanniey Walden
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| Episode 35 Rockstar Insights with Marc Roberge - How Authenticity Drove His Success | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:23:35 | |
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| Episode 34: Hero's of Happiness featuring michelin star chef Joey Sergentakis, Maureen Brody and Christopher Radko | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:16:47 | |
In this heartwarming episode of Liftoff Journeys with Jeanniey Walden, we bring you full-length, unfiltered discussions from the live TV set of the nationally broadcast show Liftoff with Jeanniey Walden. These conversations—featuring Michelin star Chef Joey Sergentakis, entrepreneur and cancer survivor Maureen Brody, and globally renowned artist Christopher Radko—are only available here on the podcast, giving you an exclusive deep dive into their inspiring stories and unique perspectives. Chef Joey Sergentakis: Crafting Joy Through Food Joey Sergentakis, a Michelin star chef, shared his journey from humble beginnings in his family’s kitchen to achieving one of the highest accolades in the culinary world. On the TV set, Joey opened up about the emotional connections that food can create and how the simplest dishes can bring people together. In this extended podcast version, Joey shares exclusive stories about the power of food to connect people—a conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. Maureen Brody: Turning Challenges Into Triumph Maureen Brody, an inspiring entrepreneur and cancer survivor, shared her emotional journey on the live set of Liftoff. She discussed how her battle with cancer shaped her entrepreneurial mindset and gave her a renewed sense of purpose. In the podcast’s extended discussion, Maureen delves deeper into how resilience, paired with a strong sense of community, drove her success. she shares highlights from her wellness and skin care line, fmaking this conversation a true must-listen. Christopher Radko: Capturing the Magic of the Holidays Known around the world for his iconic holiday ornaments, Christopher Radko shared his passion for art and tradition during the show. Here on the podcast, you’ll hear even more about the deeply personal stories behind his artistry. Christopher offers insights into how his creations reflect love, nostalgia, and the magic of the holiday season—proving that art can be a powerful way to inspire joy. Why This Episode Is Special What makes this episode so unique is that these conversations were filmed for the Liftoff with Jeanniey Walden TV show, which reaches over 85 million households a month. But here on the podcast, you’re getting the extended discussions with insights and details you won’t hear anywhere else. It’s your exclusive backstage pass to meaningful stories that inspire, uplift, and connect with the things we love most. Key Takeaways
Tune In Now Don’t miss these exclusive, in-depth conversations with Chef Joey, Maureen Brody, and Christopher Radko. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at their lives, only available on Liftoff Journeys with Jeanniey Walden See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 25: Empowering Change: Pauline Geraci's Career, Publications, and Power of Self-Belief | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:18:55 | |
Today’s guest is Pauline Geraci, author, personal trainer, and fitness instructor. Pauline is a published author of two books about teaching in prison: Teaching on the Inside I and II. She has also self-published: Gifts of the Heart and Poems in Their Pockets. Pauline is a retired U.S. Army LTC., correctional educator, and gym owner. Today, she teaches Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Indoor Cycling, Strength Training and is a Personal Trainer. She loves to hike and garden but her passion is Pickleball. In this episode discover how Pauline’s career and life passion evolved as she shares her journey of creating change and witnessing its impact, her experience as an educator in correctional institutions and how to attain your goals while embracing self-belief and perseverance along the way. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion Points
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| Ep 24: Unveiling Workplace Culture Today – Irene Hendrick’s Best Advice for Workforce Enhancement | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:23:09 | |
Today’s guest is Irene Hendricks, Chief People Officer at Acclara, a leading organization in Revenue Cycle Management. In her previous roles as CPO at DailyPay, PayJoy, and now Acclara Irene has worked with CEO’s and the company’s Boards of Directors to design and deliver human capital strategies that create business success. In this episode you’ll hear about Irene’s journey leveling up to C-suite roles in her career, workplace then v. now, and her best advice on how to improve the employee experience. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion Points
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| Ep 23: Reclaiming the Power of Beauty Through Higher Education Opportunities with Francis Tesmer | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:25:16 | |
Today’s guest is Francis Tesmer global leader, entrepreneur, philanthropist, founder and CEO of Lead | ROLFS Global Institute. LEAD | ROLFS Global Institute is a revolutionary higher-education program that is designed to elevate a new era of leaders for the ever-changing world of beauty, powered by L'Oréal. Francis is currently the economic senator for the European Senate of Economy and has held many prominent global positions such as the President of the United Nations World Trade Point Federation of Germany. In addition to her professional successes, she continuously supports and collaborates with hundreds of non-profit organizations that help connect leaders from around the world to ensure positive changes everywhere. With her passion for women’s empowerment, social justice, economic growth, and sustainability, Francis has created the first ever bachelor's degree for beauty professionals worldwide. In this episode you’ll hear about the beauty revolution lead by Francis, her passion for empowering women with through makeup, and how she developed the first accredited degree program for beauticians. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion Points
Resources: Lead | Rolfs Global Institute Website Lead | Rolfs Global Institute Instagram Lead | Rolfs Global Institute Facebook See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 22: Revolutionizing the Prenatal Supplement Industry with Joni Hanson Davis | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:22:23 | |
Today’s guest is Joni Hanson Davis, female founder of Kirkland, Washington Femtech company Beli, modernizing reproductive, prenatal, and fertility health based on the latest nutritional science with one small, yet significant act of a daily prenatal vitamin for both men and women. After a long successful career leading Fortune 500 companies and technology startups to IPO, Davis founded Beli in 2018 with a personal mission to address the growing crisis of infertility and modernize the stagnant prenatal vitamin market. Beli has grown organically to become a profitable company with a multi-million dollar run rate with a small investment from strategic angel investors in the direct to consumer space in less than two years. In this episode you’ll hear about Joni’s break into the prenatal supplements market, how our health today can impact the generations to come, and her methods to maintaining a collaborative work environment with a fully remote team. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion Points
Resources: Joni’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-hanson-davis-748b5b/ Beli Website: https://belibaby.com/ Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/ Liftoff Website: https://liftoffcompany.com/ See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 21: The Journey Within: Finding Fitness, Building Confidence, and Leading A New Self with Erica Sunstein | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:24:13 | |
Today’s guest is Erica Sunstein, Miss New Jersey Earth. Rowan University alumni with a dual degree in Human Resources Management, General Managerial Studies, and a minor in Entrepreneurship, Erica has since become a commercial litigation agent and pre-litigation coach for a Fortune 100 company and customer support specialist for a startup software company. With a passion for animals, she advocates for no-kill shelters and has hosted a 5k run within her community that raised over $5,000.00 for the Voorhees Animal Orphanage, a shelter where her late lab was rescued from after Hurricane Sandy. She’s also a loving foster mom to Solomon, an eight month old black lab, who is part of the Guide Dog Foundation - a nonprofit organization devoted to training and placing dogs with visually impaired individuals or disabled veterans at no charge. In this episode you’ll hear about Erica’s journey to becoming Miss New Jersey Earth, how fitness and pageantry guided her personal growth, and her involvement with America’s Vet Dogs and Guide Dog Foundation. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."
Discussion Points
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| Ep 20: Modernizing Asset Exchanging through Blockchain Technology with Jarrett Preston | 31 May 2023 | 00:22:55 | |
Today’s guest is Jarrett Preston, CEO at Idoneus. He is an expert in the field of “value for value exchange” within the luxury asset markets and has accumulated nearly 25 years of direct industry experience as a respected Strategic Advisor and C Level Executive. As Chief Executive Officer at Idoneus, Jarrett leads the development of the company’s short and long-term strategy and works closely with the Board and other members of the Executive Team to execute the company’s corporate strategy across all divisions. As Founder and Managing Partner of Obsidian International Asset Trading, he pioneered the modern world’s first firm dedicated solely to facilitating the direct trade of high-value physical assets. Jarrett and his team have built and overseen multibillion-dollar trade portfolios on behalf of clients located in more than 40 countries across five continents, representing nearly every class of physical asset. In this episode you’ll hear about how Jarrett has taken an ancient model of asset exchanging and created a modern approach, how mobility and diversification play a role in investing, and his best advice for when an investment strategy fails. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion Points
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| Ep 19: Unleashing Fearless Entrepreneurship: Tara’s Approach to Business Success | 24 May 2023 | 00:23:38 | |
Today’s guest is Tara Ackaway, CEO and Founder of Social Wise Communications LLC, an award winning public relations and social media firm based in New Jersey. She is an entertainment publicist, talent manager and social media strategist. Tara and her team assist businesses both large and small, non-profit organizations and are instrumental in launching large scale events, brand collaborations and so much more. She helps to tell their stories and achieve “buzz” by developing and implementing innovative ideas to identify new customers and build loyalty among existing customers. Tara’s clients have been featured by Good Morning America, Bravo TV, Netflix, The Drew Barrymore Show, Forbes, People, Black Enterprise, The New York Times, TechCrunch, and News 12 NJ to name a few. In this episode you’ll hear about Tara’s fearless and hardworking attitude that has taken her from freelancing in college to establishing her own business and leading a full team, how she utilizes LinkedIn to stay up to speed as a business owner, and her take on how ChatGPT is impacting the industry. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion Points
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| Ep 18: Ayurveda Unlocked: Balancing Your Mental & Physical Energies with Simmi Chopra | 17 May 2023 | 00:27:25 | |
Today’s guest is Simmi Chopra, Ayurvedic Practitioner at SIDH Ayur. Known as the best Ayurvedic Doctor in New York City, Chopra has a double Masters in Biostatistics and Molecular Biology from Rutgers University and JNU which makes her understand health problems from both mainstream as well as Ayurvedic perspective. The Ayurvedic perspective is based on the rejuvenation of your mind, body, and senses through changes in diet and lifestyle. Simmi holds workshops on Ayurveda in which she empowers people to start taking charge of their health and start eating, living mindfully according to Ayurvedic principles, and start being aware of the warning signs the body and mind give before a health problem can manifest. In this episode you’ll hear about the ayurvedic solutions to regulate your health, the importance of balancing your mind and body energies, and how to improve your digestive strength. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion Points
Resources: Simmi’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simmi-chopra-43955329/ Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/ Liftoff Website: https://liftoffcompany.com/ See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 17: Seizing All Opportunities to Land Your Dream Career with Cindy Garnick | 10 May 2023 | 00:14:05 | |
Today’s guest is Cindy Garnick, CEO of Garnick Entertainment Media Group, LLC. Cindy is as multi-talented as her diverse roster of clients, ranging from TV personalities, TV hosts, authors, artists, musicians, and household brands, as well as experts in various verticals such as health and wellness, beauty, culinary arts, and finance. Cindy is an Executive TV Producer for Nationally Syndicated TV Talk Shows which have aired in the top 12 TV markets in the country and over the last 10 years she has earned titles as National Publicist, Award Winning Lifestyle TV & Morning Talk Show Executive Producer, Talent Booker, Sponsorship. In this episode you’ll hear about how chocolatey creations led to Cindy’s amazing career in TV, her tips for transitioning between industries, and how she stays on top of it all behind the scenes as a TV Producer. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion Points
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| Ep 16: Defining Your Next Chapter: Career Pivot Tips from Darcy Bevelacqua | 03 May 2023 | 00:16:30 | |
Liftoff Journeys MOST EPIC FAIL!! Today’s guest is Darcy Bevelacqua, CEO of Successworks CX a boutique coaching firm specializing in helping people over 50 make a career transformation. Darcy began her career in publishing and teaching and soon moved into marketing. Over the years she worked for startups, small boutique consulting firms, and larger Fortune 500 companies including Accenture, American Express, Pfizer, Prodigy, Marriott, Citigroup, P&G, E*Trade, Revlon, Time Warner, and others. This episode is packed with Darcy’s best advice to define your new career direction, her experience helping people over 50 make a career shift, and…uh oh perhaps the BIGGEST FAIL recorded on Liftoff Journeys!! Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."
Discussion Points
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| Be Your Own Boss: Amy Porterfield Makes It Simple on Liftoff with Jeanniey Walden | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:05:30 | |
Amy Porterfield is a renowned business coach, online marketer, and podcast host, who has gained a loyal following for her expert advice and guidance on building successful online businesses. People love Amy Porterfield's advice for several reasons. See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 15: Strengthening the Mind Through Resilience with Kristin MacDermott | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:24:27 | |
Today’s guest is Kristin MacDermott, Founder & President of The MacDermott Method, a system designed to build resilience, including individual coaching, group training, and organizational consulting. In this episode you’ll hear about what sparked Kristin’s research on resilience, the focus of the MacDermott Method, Kristin’s book It Takes Two Minutes to Shift Your Mindset and Build Resilience, and altering your parent style to raise resilient kids. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion Points
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| Ep 14: Leading with Communication in the World of B2B Tech - Tips from Patrick Ward | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:23:56 | |
Today’s guest is Patrick Ward, VP of Marketing for Rootstrap, a custom software development consultancy that digitally transforms companies like MasterClass & Google, along with A-List Celebrities like Tony Robbins & Snoop Dogg. Patrick is also the Founder of NanoGlobals, an expert-led platform that helps mid-size tech companies tap into global markets through remote hiring, offshoring, and international market expansion. In this episode, you’ll hear about Patrick’s degree hopping experience that led him to the world of B2B Tech, how he leads with communication and connection, the power of analogies, and the key communication elements to share with your CFO. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion Points
Resources: Patrick’s LinkedIn See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 13: Experience is the Key to Executive Success with Mike Baer | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:27:16 | |
Today’s guest is Michael Baer a trusted thought leader and innovative global information services developer who most recently was a special advisor with DailyPay. Prior to that Michael was a managing editor overseeing domestic and international payroll news and analysis with Bloomberg Tax, previously BNA. He gained experience in payroll and human resources with Marriott, and later was the personnel manager for the Shanghai Hilton. Now, Michael specializes in elevating brand awareness and content creation for educational and promotional purposes, resulting in increased revenue and market-best customer satisfaction. In this episode, you’ll hear about Michael’s circuitous path to payroll and the power of experience early-on, having satisfaction in roles without the mindset of longevity, thoughts on alternative payment methods for employees, and his current career transition. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."
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| Ep 12: Step Back and Leap with Executive Coach & Author Patrick Mork | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:30:19 | |
Today’s guest is Patrick Mork, founder of LEAP, Motivational speaker and author of a new book on personal transformation: Step Back and LEAP. Patrick’s passion is coaching start-up and scale up founders and CEO's and helping them become purpose-driven, responsible leaders bent on solving society's biggest challenges. Clients have included Walmart, Liberty Media, Scotiabank, Falabella as well as many of Latin America's fastest-growing unicorns. Prior to starting LEAP, Patrick spent 25 years in marketing, 10 years of which were in Silicon Valley, and built marketing teams at multiple startups as well as Google where he created and launched Google Play store in 2012. In this episode, you’ll hear about Patrick’s unusual career path to his current success, his mid-life crisis that led to hiring a coach, and his subsequent decision to become a coach himself, and the process of writing his book and how the feedback he’s receiving is truly precious to him. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion points:
Resources: See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel Watch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 11: Amya Zhanelle on Starting Her Gen Z Business - AZ is Media | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:18:41 | |
Today’s guest is Amya Zhanelle, a social media strategist and Gen Z entrepreneur, who is President/CEO of her own business - AZ is Media. AZ Is Media (as-is-media) consults with businesses to increase their brand recognition through social media marketing. In this episode, you’ll hear how Amya struck out on her own when an internship with a large corporation was not offering her enough satisfaction, her ability to help businesses connect with the highly desirable younger generations, and some tips and suggestions on starting your own entrepreneurial journey. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion points:
Resources: See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel Watch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Talk to us on Facebook Meet Jeanniey live - see where she will be next See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep10: Networking with LinkedIn and TikTok Secrets - Samantha Barkho | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:23:20 | |
Today’s guest is Samantha (Sam) Barkho, a former intern of Jeannieys, who just started a hard-won position as a Junior Marketing Associate at L’Oréal, Maybelline DMI EYE. Sam is fluent in Arabic, and loves marketing and social media content creation - especially TikTok. She received her undergraduate BS degree focused in Marketing from Montclair State University & minored in business relationships and professional selling. Sam shares stories from her intense networking job search blitz on LinkedIn, the frustration she felt getting ghosted repeatedly, being a self-described “Covid college kid” learning online, and her love of social media and tips for creating more relatable TikTok content. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion points:
Resources: See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel Watch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Talk to us on Facebook Meet Jeanniey live - see where she will be next See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 9: From Bullied to Bold - Edutainment Entrepreneur Scilla Andreen | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:26:17 | |
Today’s guest is Scilla Andreen, CEO & Co-Founder of iNDIEFLIX and Founder of iMPACTFUL. Scilla shares her personal story of being bullied as a child, wanting to stay invisible and unseen for decades, and finally finding her voice to advocate for others through edutainment content. Scilla is an award-winning producer, director, author, entrepreneur, speaker, and parent. She works with corporations, nonprofits and thousands of schools around the world, using story to bond, bridge, and model empathy to build a more empathetic community. Her work has been featured in The New York Times Good Morning America and Today. Scilla is a popular speaker at Sundance, Cannes, CES, SXSW, BeBold, Women in Film, mental health summits, educational institutions, and corporate HR and DEIB panels. She is a mother of 6 and resides with her husband Eric and two dogs in Seattle WA. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion points:
Resources: Book: The Creative Coping Toolkit See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 8: From Russia with Love - Startups, Spies, and Kindness - Sergei Kopelev | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:32:13 | |
Today’s guest is Sergio Kopelev, VP of Engagement Management at Stroz Friedberg, a cybercrime and digital forensics company. Sergio was born in Moscow and emigrated to the US as a Jewish refugee with his family in the 70s. He grew up in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Brooklyn, and after a scrape with the law as a gang member, went on to become a highly decorated police detective. Dubbed a ‘pioneer cyber cop’ by the Washington Times newspaper, Sergio created one of this country’s first Internet Crimes taskforces. He is now a consultant, screenwriter and serial entrepreneur in the process of creating two startups. “TradeMarket Adventures” is his “live like a spy” experience that trains people in certain life skills that NOCs (Non-Official Cover) government operatives/spies are trained in. In this episode, you’ll hear about Sergio’s family journey from Soviet Russia in the 1970s to living with eight family members in a one-bedroom apartment in a gang-ridden neighborhood in Brooklyn, his teenage scrape with the law as a gang member himself, his introduction to the NYC police department and subsequent career in law enforcement, and the impetus behind the creation of his “live like a spy” experience, Trade Market Adventures. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion points:
Resources: Stroz Friedberg Digital Forensics/Aon See what we lo See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 7: Karen Thomas - Curing Autism Naturally | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:33:38 | |
Did you know that currently 1 in every 30 children are diagnosed with autism? Were you aware that autism is actually a biological disorder, not a mental illness? Karen Thomas, CMT, CST-D is the founder and CEO at NaturallyRecoveringAutism, Inc., and has cured her own son Jacob's autism with a simple, step-by-step, all-natural healing protocol. In this episode, you’ll hear Karen’s story of discovering that her son was autistic, the horrible (and wildly incorrect) things she was told by therapists when she sought help, starting her own research and finding no helpful solutions, and the eventual development of her own process to heal children with this biological disorder. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion points:
Resources: Naturally Recovering Autism Website Book: Naturally Recovering Autism Free PDF: 7 Foods to Eliminate Book: Imagine You’re an Aluminum Atom by “Mr. Aluminum” See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 6: Top Leaders Share Secrets for Creating IMPACT | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:31:58 | |
Today Jeanniey interviews four successful, impactful business leaders in a single four-part episode. You’ll hear from Lauren Peters, Brand Leader at SalesForce Design, Doug Frederick, CEO of Health Cues, Nam Nguyen, Architect & Founder of Nom Nom Data, and Daniel Langer, Founder and CEO of Equite’. Jeanniey spends a quick ten minutes with each guest, discussing what their company is all about, how they provide value to their customers, exciting developments and innovations, and sharing a little advice for others in their industry spaces. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Explore topics including: [0:50] Lauren Peters- Brand Leader, SalesForce Design
[09:00] Doug Frederick - CEO of Health Cues
[16:11] Nam Nguyen - Architect & Founder of Nom Nom Data
[23:53] Daniel Langer, Founder and CEO of Equite, Pepperdine Graziadio
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| The Future of Publishing: Gareth Russell's Take on History's Role and AI's Influence | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:26:08 | |
Description: Today’s guest is Gareth Russell, historian, and broadcaster, educated at Oxford University and Queen’s University, Belfast. He is the author of nine books, including Young and Damned and Fair, The Ship of Dreams (A Daily Telegraph Best History Book, 2019) and Do Let's Have Another Drink (A Times of London Book of the Year, 2022; The Spectator Must-Have Christmas Gift,2022). He is the host of the podcast Single Malt History with Gareth Russell. In this episode you’ll hear about Gareth’s historical upbringing and developing a passion for writing, the role of history in our worlds future, and his thoughts on how AI will impact the publishing industry. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."
Resources: Gareth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_garethrussell Gareth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-russell-664b55a4/ Gareth Twitter: https://twitter.com/garethrussell1 Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/ Liftoff Website: https://liftoffcompany.com/ See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 5: Shawn Dougherty - The Journey That Built an Entrepreneur | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:31:55 | |
Shawn Dougherty, Founder and CEO of Volonic shares her personal career journey including her wins, misses and a-ha moments 👀 This is a must watch for all the business-minded people. If you have imposter syndrome, this one will make you feel empowered and inspired. Just us for this this edition of Liftoff Business with Jeanniey Walden🎙️ See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 4: Lydia Dishman Paves the Way for Work-Life Blend | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:31:25 | |
| Ep 3: Tyler Kelly Gives Us a Path to a Better World, Follow Her Journey | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:28:22 | |
Follow the journey of Tyler Kelly, CEO of Kelliwell Wellness Systems, as she sets out to make our world a better place. Inspired by her children and her mom, Tyler created a powerful solution that helps us breath easier and stay healthy. Initially inspired to become an actor, Tyler has found her platform, and we're so glad she did! See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 2: Interview with Christina Romero - How High School Award Pave the Way for Business Success | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:26:03 | |
Jeanniey Walden speaks to Christina Romero in this episode and explores how your passions in high school can turn into the fires that create a successful professional career. If you are in college, or recently out of college, this podcast is for you! See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 1: Marketing Leader Erin Lazlow - What's prepares you for marketing success? | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:24:15 | |
Who knew the hobbies we got involved in as kids would help us create successful careers? Erin and I didn't, but we found a common thread that propels marketers to executive levels. See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 31: Branding Brilliance: Doug Zarkin’s Keys to Personal Branding and a Career In Marketing | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:24:58 | |
Today’s guest is Doug Zarkin, Chief Brand Officer at Good Feet Worldwide and Author of Moving Your Brand out of The Friend Zone. Prior to his exceptional achievements on the brand side, Doug co-founded G-WHiZ!, Grey Advertising's division specializing in youth, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing. During his tenure, he orchestrated blockbuster campaigns for industry giants such as Reebok, Warner Bros., Konami Video Games, Seagram, W Hotels, and The Food Network.
Doug Zarkin, a highly acclaimed marketing expert with a multitude of awards to his name, has been recognized as a "Marketer of The Next Generation" by Brandweek and has consistently earned a place on several “Top Marketers Lists” including the 2022 and 2023 Crain's NY Notables in Marketing. Doug has propelled renowned brands such as mark. by Avon and Victoria's Secret PINK to unprecedented success. His recent role as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Pearle Vision even garnered the attention of Harvard Business School, leading to it being featured as a case study in brand revitalization.
In this episode you’ll hear about how his journey in marketing, branding and advertising began, insights on how to build a personal brand, and advice for new graduates entering the workforce.
Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey.
Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."
Discussion Points Origin Story: Getting into Marketing, Branding, and Advertising Passion for Thinking Human Advice for New Graduates Entering the Marketing World Building a Personal Brand Handling Adversity and Failure Perfectionism and the 80/20 Rule Successful Failure and the Lessons Learned Mentorship and Leadership
Resources: https://www.instagram.com/dougzarkin/# https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougzarkin/ https://twitter.com/DougZarkin Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/ Liftoff Website: https://liftoffcompany.com/ See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 30: Ink and Insight: Crafting Stories from Life's Unique Experiences with Alex Bennett | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:25:30 | |
Today’s guest is Alex Bennet, Bartender and Author of “A Shot of Oakies”. For most of his Alex has been working in restaurants in some capacity or another. As a teen he began washing dishes in his family’s place and over time, he filled every role in the business until, by my mid-twenties, he became the General Manager and ran the operations. In his early thirties he left and became a full-time professional bartender at a corporate restaurant.
During that time, Alex also returned to school and earned his Master’s Degree in Secondary Education with a certification to teach English. Alex always equates being a bartender with being a storyteller, so he combined his experience with his education and wrote A Shot of Oakies, the first of three books in the Olde Rosie Chronicles.
In this episode you’ll hear about Alex’s passion for literature, early career experiences, the intersection of education and work, and his book “A Shot of Oakies”.
Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey.
Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."
Discussion Points Origin Story: Getting into Marketing, Branding, and Advertising Passion for Thinking Human Advice for New Graduates Entering the Marketing World Building a Personal Brand Handling Adversity and Failure Perfectionism and the 80/20 Rule Successful Failure and the Lessons Learned Mentorship and Leadership
Resources: https://www.instagram.com/literarybooze/ https://www.xlibris.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/849456-a-shot-of-oakies https://www.facebook.com/LiteraryBooze https://twitter.com/LiteraryBooze Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/ Liftoff Website: https://liftoffcompany.com/ See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 29: From Antenatal Acquaintances to Dynamic Business Duo: Business Success Secrets of Cheeky Chompers | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:26:34 | |
Today’s guests are Amy Livingstone and Julie Wilson, Co-Founders at Cheeky Chompers, the innovative British baby business. While on maternity leave at an antenatal class, Julie met Cheeky Chompers co-director Amy Livingstone. After numerous experiences of dropped or lost teethers the two identified a gap in the market, put their creative minds together and both the Neckerchew and Cheeky Chompers were born! Cheeky Chompers is now a multi award-winning brand with a wide product range of innovative baby products designed to make parents lives easier. They have sold in excess of 3 million products on over 1500 retailers around the world including John Lewis and the White Company and have distributors in 35 countries, including the United States and China in addition to a growing e-commerce business on Cheeky Chompers.com and Amazon worldwide. In this episode you’ll hear about how two new moms went into business together by taking an intuitive twist on everyday baby essentials, what keeps them motivated to grow the business, and the exclusive on what’s next for their company. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."
Discussion Points
Resources: Cheeky Chompers Website See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 28: The Business of Overcoming: Bita Safari’s Journey to Success | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:12:35 | |
Today’s guest is Bita Safari, CEO at GiGO Clean Technology INC and President at Simply Crystal Clean.
In this episode you’ll hear about Bita’s unwavering resilience amidst multiple failures and her motivation, fueled by faith and self-belief, to keep pushing forward, all while drawing strength from a supportive community that helped turn her own problems into a helpful solution for families everywhere.
Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey.
Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."
Discussion Points
Resources: Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/ Liftoff Website: https://liftoffcompany.com/ See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 27: Embracing Transformation and Activating Your Potential with Gazelle Steenkamp | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:24:47 | |
Today’s guest is Gazelle Steenkamp, Life Design and Legacy Coach at Soul Spa Selah. She welcomes Christian women into a Soul Spa Experience where you gain clarity on your life purpose and are equipped to do life well! Gazelle can help you simplify and strategize the process to quickly activate your potential. Gazelle is no stranger to life reinventions and transformations due to multiple international relocations. She knows what it is like to start again in a new place, where no one knows you or what you have to offer. Gazelle is passionate about sharing these life-changing perspectives in her unique art inspired coaching curriculum. In this episode you’ll hear about when her eldest daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and she had to embrace a different rhythm of life, how she works to empower women through life design and legacy building, and exploring the 4 spaces that define a stagnant mindset. Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion Points
Resources: See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Ep 26: Family, Fearlessness & Finding Your Way: Steve Davis’s Entrepreneurial Journey | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:27:35 | |
Today’s guest is Steve Davis, Founder & CEO of GenTech Creative Concepts, a marketing agency engaged in helping small businesses, and small to medium enterprises, develop and grow across the digital space. What started as an entrepreneurial aspiration many years ago, has been a journey to founding an agency and helping businesses achieve their goals in the digital space. A proud father of 4, Steve has had to juggle the work-life balance throughout his journey and is happy that he has found the kids are what keep him grounded as well as motivated. In this episode you’ll hear about how Steve transitioned early on to a career as an Optician and multi-practice manger, his return to entrepreneurship, this time with family by one's side, balancing family and entrepreneurship, and how embracing failure becomes a catalyst for personal and professional development. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." Discussion Points
Resources: See what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| Letao Wang Was Supposed to Be a Banker…Then Astrology Intervened | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:25:13 | |
I don't know about you, but 2025 wasn't the best year for me. I lost my mom, my former company liquidated in bankruptcy and most people I know lost their jobs. That had to be more than a coincidence, and after chatting with Letao Wang, now I know why and I am super psyched for this new year- the year of the Fire Horse! All I have to say is THANK goodness Letao didn't listen to his family and chose this path. A conversation you will not want to miss. Like many of us, Letao didn't find his career part right away. In fact, he followed the expected path his family had set for him. He graduated, went into finance, graduated, and stepped into a career that looked stable and successful. But internally, something was missing, and he could feel it. Imagine living according to expectations rather than alignment. That was Letao's reality and a chance spiritual encounter during his Saturn return became the moment that shifted everything. Not because it gave him all the answers, but because it finally gave him permission to ask better questions. Subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| The Weird Childhood Dream That Built Gareth Russell's Writing Career | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:28:41 | |
Famous author and great guy, Gareth Russell Dreamt about being the Czar of Russia when he was little. WHAT?!? I wasn’t expecting this conversation to go where it did, and honestly, that’s my favorite kind. Gareth is incredibly authentic about the fact that writing wasn’t just a dream, it was a refuge. A place where things made sense. A necessity before it was ever a career. And in that honesty, there’s something deeply inspiring about realizing that the path doesn’t have to be linear or obvious to be meaningful. This is one of the first conversations we have had where the person knew what they wanted to be when they grew up from such a young age! | |||
| Why Studying Volcanoes Changed How Stephen Gee Thinks About Leadership, and What Most Executives Get Wrong | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:23:13 | |
I’m sitting down with Stephen Gee — CEO and co-founder of Blend — expecting him to give me a common story of his background, and at some point he casually says, “I actually went to college to become a volcanologist.” Volcanoes. And somehow… that explains everything about how he sees leadership today. This episode of Liftoff Journeys is very much about Stephen’s journey — not the polished LinkedIn version, but the real one where he followed curiosity instead of a title and ended up exactly where he was supposed to be. Stephen walks through how studying volcanoes — systems under pressure, unseen fault lines, sudden eruptions — shaped the way he now spots what’s broken in modern leadership. Why siloed executives feel productive but miss what’s actually building beneath the surface. Why pressure narrows perspective instead of expanding it. And why the most dangerous leaders aren’t the ones who fail — they’re the ones who stop questioning. We laugh a lot in this conversation. About awkward rooms. About walking into spaces where you have no idea what anyone does. About realizing, decades into your career, that the most growth happens when you’re willing to say, “I don’t know — tell me more.” And we also get real about:
Without trying to, this conversation brings The AIR Method™ to life:
If you’ve ever wondered how someone really ends up where they are — or if you’ve felt that quiet nudge that says there might be more growth outside your usual lane — this journey will stick with you. Because sometimes the very thing that seems like a detour… | |||
| Bullied Into Silence, Scilla Andreen's Journey to Unlock Her Voice | 23 Jan 2026 | 00:27:49 | |
Some kids learn how to speak up early. Scilla Andreen learned how to disappear. Bullied as a child and conditioned to keep her voice small, Scilla grew up believing that staying invisible was safer than being seen. That belief followed her into adulthood until the moment she realized that silence was no longer an option. In this episode of Liftoff Journeys, Jeanniey sits down with Scilla Andreen, CEO & Co-Founder of iNDIEFLIX and Founder of iMPACTFUL, for a conversation that will hit home for anyone who was ever bullied, excluded, or made to feel like they didn’t belong. (That's almost all of us at some point in our lives) Scilla shares how the loneliness she experienced early in life didn’t break her, it shaped her. What started as her love for independent film became a global edutainment movement focused on empathy, mental health, and human connection, reaching schools, corporations, and communities around the world. Together, they talk about what it really takes to build a purpose-driven business when your motivation is deeply personal, the tension between passion and practicality, the courage required to ask for what you’re worth, and the cost of living in a world where technology, isolation, and mental health struggles are colliding faster than we’re willing to admit. This conversation is about what happens after Scilla starts living authentically, inspirationally and in a very relatable way (The AIR Method). It’s a powerful reminder of three things we could all be reminded about: This isn't just a journey you need to hear, its one you need to share with someone who needs to hear they matter too. Subscribe to our YouTube channel | |||
| From Bubble Bathers to Big Dreams: The Moment That Started Liftoff Journeys | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:15:13 | |
“When I grow up, I want to be a bubble bather.” At three years old, my daughter didn’t know what a career was, but she knew exactly what mattered to her: helping people, having fun, and creating happiness. That moment stayed with me. What’s remarkable is that those same values have guided every chapter of her life since, through different paths, different choices, and now, working alongside me at Liftoff Enterprises. In this relaunch episode of Liftoff Journeys, I sit down with longtime friend and collaborator Steve Olenski (aka The CMO Whisperer) to share the true origin story of this podcast and why it’s coming back now. We talk about the quiet moments that define us, the trust it takes to honor who we are at our core, and how easily that trust gets disrupted as we grow up and “get practical.” This conversation also introduces the heartbeat behind my upcoming book, The Trust Threshold: the idea that growth doesn’t come from reinventing ourselves, but from crossing the invisible line between self-doubt and self-trust. This episode sets the tone for everything Liftoff Journeys is about: If you’ve ever wondered whether the things that lit you up early in life still matter, this journey starts here. | |||
| We Just Vibe-Authored A Book! Blank Page to Author with Keith & Vanessa Bell | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:17:56 | |
Hopefully you know by now that I didn’t just wrote a book (The Trust Threshold) - but this took me on a journey I never expected. I didnt just write it - I “vibe-Authored” it. And during that process I realized I created the way I lead when I was a little girl (WHAT?!?!) https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/432368-the-trust-threshold-crossing-the-line-between-stuck-and-unstoppable | |||
| The Biggest Gang in New York City Saved His Life (And It's Not What You Think) - Sergio’s Shocking Journey | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:32:25 | |
Sergio Kopelev has one of those journeys that sounds almost unbelievable. He came to the US as a refugee, grew up in real poverty in Brooklyn, got into some serious trouble as a kid, and somehow turned it all around to become a vice president at a multinational consulting firm who's spoken in front of Congress. It’s like a mix of West Side Story meets an episode of The Americans with a bit of Goodfellows and Hijacked all tied together. Yet, it’s 100% REAL, and that's what makes this one SO good. | |||
| I Dropped Big News In This Episode with The Snarketing Podcast | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:45:47 | |
Trust is the invisible line between momentum and stagnation. Cross it, and teams move faster. Miss it, and nothing works the way it should. In this episode of the Snarketing Podcast, hosts Matt Wurst and Valerie Vespa welcome back their first-ever repeat guest, Jeanniey Walden, for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about trust, leadership, attention, and growth in an AI-shaped world. Jeanniey introduces her new book, The Trust Threshold: Crossing the Line Between Stuck and Unstoppable, and breaks down how her AIR Method (Authenticity, Inspiration, Relatability) applies far beyond business strategy. The discussion spans everything from why attention has collapsed to a three-second window, to how leaders unintentionally create “checklist workers,” to why relatability is a revenue and survival skill, not a soft one. The episode also explores how AI can be used as a thinking partner rather than a shortcut, the danger of performative leadership, and why trust signals show up long before revenue drops. With real-world stories from Fortune 250 brands, startups, and personal leadership moments, this conversation blends practical insight with humor and honesty. Within hours of its release on 2/24, the book hit bestseller! Grab your copy by going to https://www.liftoffcompany.com/the-trust-threshold/ | |||
| They Blamed Her Parenting. Karen Spent a Decade Proving Them All Wrong | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:33:58 | |
Imagine taking your child to a therapist for help with their behavior, only for the therapist to basically call you a bad parent and tell you it’s your fault they act the way they do? I sat down with Karen Thomas, the founder and CEO of Naturally Recovering Autism, and what she shared about her journey had my jaw drop. | |||
| A Divorce, a Dead-End Job Market, and a Book About Pirates: The Journey of A Bartending Author | 20 Mar 2026 | 00:27:27 | |
Alex Bennett started washing dishes at his parents' restaurant at 16, and by 25, he was running the whole place. But then life threw him some curveballs: a divorce, a master's degree he couldn't use at the worst possible time, and a career pivot most people wouldn't see coming. And somehow, all those detours led him to write a historical fiction trilogy about bourbon, pirates, and a Scottish rebellion. Yeah, you read that right. What really got me is how Alex talks about letting life take you where it's going to take you instead of fighting it. He has this incredible way of looking at setbacks not as failures, but as setups for something better. And the story behind how the book came together, including one random conversation with a kid at the bar that made him rewrite an entire manuscript. I won't spoil it, but let's say the details matter more than you think. If you've ever felt stuck between what you planned for your life and where life actually took you, this one is going to hit different. Alex drops some seriously good advice for anyone chasing a dream, starting over, or just trying to figure out their next move. Plus, you're going to learn something about whiskey history that will make you the most interesting person at your next happy hour. Trust me on that one. Listen now and find out how a dishwasher turned bartender turned author figured out that the best stories, in books and in life, come from the chapters you never planned to write. | |||
| He Started Writing About Video Games in His Parents' Basement. Now Ross Simmonds Scales Global Brands By Telling Them To Stop Creating and Start Distributing. | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:13:30 | |
So I've been a little obsessed with Ross Simmonds ever since I came across one of his presentations and this conversation did NOT disappoint. Ross is a global thought leader and entrepreneur who helps brands scale through content, but the way he thinks about content is completely different from what most marketers are doing right now. He says things that honestly make a lot of people in the industry uncomfortable, like that distribution matters MORE than what you actually create, and that the channels most brands are afraid of are exactly where they should be showing up. But it's what Ross said about the person on the other end of the screen that completely shifted my perspective. He has this way of breaking down something we all know deep down but keep ignoring, and once you hear it you won't be able to unsee it in your own marketing. And if you're leading a stretched-thin team right now trying to keep the lights on AND be creative at the same time? Ross shared something his company does every single week that I think every business should steal immediately. You're going to want to hear this one all the way through. | |||
| The Self-Described Introvert Nobody Thought Would Last 3 Months in Sales Built A 550 Person Empire: Stan Rosenberg’s Journey | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:10:40 | |
This one is personal for me. Over 10 years ago, Stan Rosenberg was my intern, and watching where his career has gone since then honestly makes me so proud. While he was still in HIGH SCHOOL, this guy started a nonprofit called Trip of a Lifetime that has now raised over a million dollars and sent more than 350 students on transformational travel experiences. Since then, he's scaled teams at major companies and now runs his own firm, Storm King Consulting, where he's built a community of over 550 leaders all paying it forward. But what really makes this conversation special is how Stan talks about the things nobody tells you about sales, community, and knowing what you're NOT good at. He's a self-described introvert who people didn't think would last three months in sales, and the way he flipped that into his biggest strength is something every leader needs to hear. If you've ever felt like you have to be the loudest voice in the room to win, this episode is going to change the way you think about that completely. | |||
| A Country Boy From Ohio Who Became an Award-Winning Architect: Paul Kozlowski's Journey | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:27:26 | |
I have been looking for someone who lives at the intersection of creativity and business strategy and Paul Kozlowski is exactly that person. He's an award-winning architect and co-founder of Dunn Kozlowski, a firm that's spent nearly 24 years creating spaces that don't just look beautiful, they make people FEEL something. We're talking restaurants where you don't even realize you've been drawn up to the second floor, residences that are a pure expression of someone's personal brand, and hospitality spaces designed to work just as well for a post-yoga lunch as they do for the biggest celebration of your life. But what really got me in this conversation is how Paul thinks about brand in a way most marketers and business leaders never consider. He dropped this 80-20 rule that honestly every business owner needs to hear, and the way he breaks down why most companies get design completely wrong might make you rethink that Pinterest folder you've been building. If you've ever wondered why some spaces just hit different, or why your dream vision might actually be working against you, this is the episode to listen to. | |||
| Francis Tesmer Built What Should Have Existed Decades Ago and Nobody Can Look Away | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:33:36 | |
There's an entire workforce out there, millions of women, who have been told for decades that their career has a ceiling. Francis Tesmer decided that was done. She didn't just talk about it, she built the first ever college degree pathway for beauty professionals in partnership with L'Oréal and then put over $1 million in scholarships behind it so that money would never be the reason someone couldn't walk through that door. Francis is back on Liftoff because every time we talk to her, the impact has grown. Graduates are building bigger businesses, earning more, leading differently, and their daughters are watching. When a woman's child looks at her and says "I believe women deserve jobs at the highest level" because of what she saw her mother do? That's not a career program. That's generational change. Whether you're in the beauty industry or not, this conversation will make you rethink what it really looks like to turn passion into power and who gets left behind when we don't. | |||
| James Mazzuto Was Six Months Away From Law School Until Working At A Restaurant Made Him Completely Pivot | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:16:53 | |
This conversation made me hungry AND inspired, which honestly is the best combination. James Mazzuto spent 20 years in the corporate world, earned an MBA from Tulane, lectured at universities, ran a nonprofit, launched a solar startup, and was literally about to go to LAW SCHOOL on a chancellor's scholarship at Seton Hall when something completely unexpected happened. He walked into a restaurant to kill time for six months and got hooked. Like hook, line, and sinker hooked. Now he's overseeing three restaurants across New Jersey, Allendale Social, Charlie's Place, and Saku. Alongside partner Daniel Gray and Michelin-star chef Joey Sergentakis. And the way he talks about hospitality, about the trust that goes into something as intimate as sharing a meal, about why you can train someone to make a cocktail but you can't train them to CARE, that hit different. He also calls himself a "recovered MBA" which might be the best self-description I've ever heard on this show. If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to completely pivot your career or whether that thing scratching an itch you didn't know you had might actually be your calling, this one's for you. | |||