Why Wait‪?‬ Rob Berk

Nelly Cheboi is CEO and Founder of Techlit Africa, a non-profit organization that redistributes recycled technology to build computer labs in African schools. Nelly grew up in rural Kenya, experiencing first hand the challenges of poverty. Paying it forward to her community, Nelly later founded Techlit Africa with the mission of using the power of the digital economy to lift African communities out of poverty. In the episode, she shares the challenges and joys she has faced along the way. Nelly also sheds light on what it means to become an entrepreneur out of necessity and the fulfillment that comes with giving back to her people. 

What does it mean to be a Catalyst? In this episode, I sit down with motivational speaker and personal branding guru, Rich Keller. At 50 years old, Rich quit a successful corporate career to start helping people win. Rich now inspires people to think like a brand, or as he says, "share their magic." On a journey to impact people's lives, Rich explains his dedication to guiding people to discover their core values and find their one word. 

Tony Shu is cofounder of Breaktime and HiHome. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, Tony is on a mission to end young adult homelessness by empowering individuals to build sustainable lifestyles while building resilience in their communities. Tony has most recently continued his mission to make housing more accessible with HiHome, a platform which brings together the people, the tools, and the education to ease the homebuying journey. With his hands-on experience in the housing sector, Tony shares what brings value to his work as well as the many trials and tribulations that come with entrepreneurship as a young adult.

Ben Christensen is the founder and CEO of Cambium Carbon, a circular economy platform on a mission to save city wood waste and restore urban trees. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 for the social impact that he and his team are making, Ben shares his insight on scalable solutions that always remain people-centered in their approach. Bridging the gaps in the the natural climate solution arena, Ben demonstrates socially and environmentally conscious innovation in entrepreneurship. 

Simon Haigh is a renowned author, former corporate lawyer, a multinational CEO, and a successful entrepreneur. Simon is a recognized global leader on negotiation, dealmaking, business, leadership mindset, and branding growth. In this episode, Simon gives his own insight on matching our potential to our opportunities and bringing intentionality to our life journey. According to Simon, it's all about personal authenticity and the confidence to build our mission that remains a major key to success.

Dr. Bill Dorfman is a TV personality, philanthropist, and celebrity dentist, most affectionately known as “America’s Dentist.” Dr. Dorfman joins me to talk about getting into dentistry, becoming a master of his craft, and the lessons he’s learned from working with high profile clients from politicians to celebrity models. Also a motivational leadership coach, Dr. Dorfman shares his own insights on the balance, tenacity, and flexibility it takes to be successful.