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In this episode, Robyn focuses her spotlight on Bret Schanzenbach, President and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.
 
Since 2019 Bret has been the leader of the Carlsbad Chamber after serving as CEO for the Vista Chamber of Commerce since 2009. His background in residential real estate, sales and marketing as well as seven years as a youth minister has given him knowledge, experience as well as a true passion to serve the local community.  He believes in following your passions and the power of "netweaving" to build strong and lasting connections.
 
Listen as Bret shares his tips on shifting mindset, the pivots he made early in his career path, and the challenges he faces in the midst of COVID-19 while running an organization grounded in the economic fabric of the local community. 

 
His Mantra:  “You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want." Zig Ziglar
   

To learn more about Bret and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce:
Website: https://www.carlsbad.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlsbadChamber/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlsbadchamber/

In this episode, Robyn focuses her spotlight on Jessica Bell, founder and CEO of reVessel.
 
Jessica is a social entrepreneur and in November of 2019 she launched reVessel, a conscious consumer good company born to disrupt the processed packaged food industry and part of a shift toward the belief that conscious consumption can create a ripple effect (hence the "re" in the brand) of positive change. For Jessica, change begins within.  She's devoted to changing the course of human environmental health using food as the force for good!
 
Listen as Jessica shares how food was a source of healing power for her own body, her top tips for new entrepreneurs, and how she's making a meta-impact on her community and beyond!  

 
Check out their unique campaign for Plastic-Free July:  Support local San Diego and boost our local economy, which benefits restaurants, farmers, small businesses and frontline heroes all at once. 
 
Her Mantra:  “When you grow, you shed."
   

To learn more about Jessica and reVessel products:
Website: https://revessel.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revessel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revesselusa/

In this episode, Robyn focuses her spotlight on Darel Ison, Author of The Man's Guide for Online Dating Success.
 
Darel Ison is a Transformational Coach and single father with two boys. He’s been online dating since Match.com’s early days in the late 90’s. After transforming himself from a dying obese couch potato, riddled with disease and anxiety to an active healthy fit vibrant man, he has developed a formula to successfully navigate and date amazing women – on any site or app. Darel has a degree in Computer Science and an MBA and has led a highly successful career in sales and real estate investing. He truly lives what he coaches! In his book and through his coaching, he can help you transform to find the woman of your dreams. 
 
Listen as Darel shares how his military service impacts his mindset and motivation, the story behind how his book idea was developed, and the lessons he's learned through his own dating experiences, including some tips on dating during a pandemic!

 
His Mantra:  “Success is my duty!” - Grant Cardone
   

To learn more about Darel and purchase his NEW book:
Amazon:  BUY THE BOOK
Website:  https://darelison.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Darel-Ison-101601148192017/

In this episode, Robyn focuses her spotlight on Jaime Konzelman, founder of Finding My Fire based in Las Vegas. 
 
Jaime is a corporate renegade with a one-of-a-kind perspective on defining success on her own terms. A born deal maker, Jaime has brokered $100 million+  enterprise-level IT Services deals. She has worked for global brands like Atos, Acxiom, MGM Resorts, and the Walt Disney Corporation. As a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and Harvard trained leadership trainer, she helps burnt out entrepreneurs and executives to find their fire, so that they can have it all – a life full of passion and purpose built on realizing their deepest desires. When she's not helping clients you can find her training for triathlons and spending time with her wife and three Labradors – Kona, Kaimana, and Sir Winston.
 
Listen as Jaime shares her unique background and how she realized her hidden gifts that were paving the path towards her success in the most unexpected yet powerful ways.  She believes one of our greatest gifts is to be able to change the outcome of our own life story and she openly talks about how she has done this for herself in a compelling story full of vulnerability and audacity. "The fire is already in you. My job is simply to fan the flames."  

 
Her Mantra:  "Trying times are training for greatness." ~ Jaime K.
  

To learn more about Jaime:
Website:  www.findingmyfire.com
Instagram: @jaimekonzelman

In this episode, Robyn focuses her spotlight on Dr. Pelè, best selling author, musician and host of the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast" where he features the stories of highly successful executives, experts, and entrepreneurs who build happy and profitable workplace cultures.
 
Born and raised in a war-torn African refugee village, he was named after Pelé of Brazil--the greatest soccer player on earth—whose influence was so great that it stopped a bloody civil war. Dr. Pelè internalized his namesake's simple, yet powerful secret of success—practice—and later transformed it, developing unique skills in art, music, writing, and inspirational speaking. Dr. Pelè is the best-selling author of six books and multiple music compositions, including, ’The 7 Songs Of A Successful Team’, a combined book and music parable for training and developing business teams. He holds an MBA and Ph.D. in Organization and Management. Today, Dr. Pelè artfully blends his passion for music with his purpose to help leaders and teams achieve the success they seek. 
 
Listen as Dr.Pelè shares how his defining moments helped him find happiness first with the belief that success will follow, his 5 step formula to be H.A.P.P.Y., and how he uses adaptability to open the door to opportunity and innovation. 

 
His Mantra:  "Great Teams = Great Results” — Dr. Pelè
 


 

To learn more about Dr.Pelè and his work:
Website:  https://drpele.com/
LinkedIn:  Dr Pele

In this episode, Robyn focuses her spotlight on Carrie Phair, the founder and Brand/Marketing Maven of Stated, a marketing and consulting firm based in San Diego, CA.  
Carrie and her team partner with small and medium-sized brands to create smarter, insightful, and compelling outreach at every stage of the funnel. Inspired by two entrepreneurial parents, and governed by efficiency and efficacy, she was attracted to the rules of supply and demand and the challenges of everyday business. She has a degree in economics, an MBA and went on to consult locally in San Diego before joining the team at HP.  She worked across elements of global integrated marketing before heading up both marketing and education at Nordic Naturals. In the years since she has grown her own sole proprietorship focusing on assisting emerging and national brands to find their purpose and state it clearly and simply everyday. 
 
Carrie is a joyful and energetic soul described best as: "a healthy dose of creativity, two splashes of cheer, and a bit of cheekiness ready to focus your brand."
Listen as Carrie talks about marketing in a pandemic, how to take control and play with possibility, and how opportunities and inspiration can arise from struggle, if you allow yourself permission to change the rules. 

One of her favorite quotes/mantra:
"In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun." ~ Mary Poppins 

To reach Carrie and learn more about Stated:
Website:  https://statedmarketing.com/
LinkedIn:  Carrie Phair