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Payal and Kajal Vitha left their jobs in tech to follow their hearts and start their own jewelry business. Their goal? To make Sonu Company the premier engagement ring destination for this generation.
We're talking about their appearance on Indian Matchmaker, what it's like working with family, and tips for keeping your ring sparkling.

The world could use a little more love, and that's one of the guiding forces behind author Emma Barry's books. Romance novels are about love, relationships, and hope. In a dark world, that's endearing!If you have any inkling to write...well, anything, you'll find plenty in here. Emma shares why she has a writer ethos, the reason she fired her agent, and how Saturday Night Live inspired her most recent work.By the end of this episode, you may very well be inspired to read a romance novel. And it should probably be one of Emma's books.

Have you ever done something you didn't want to do — and it turned out to be an incredible decision?
Holly Curby is no stranger to finding inspiration in all kinds of people and places, but she never expected to be an entrepreneur or write a book. Now, she's done both and is thriving.
We're talking about her unexpected business growth and her book journey, from writing to a deeply personal cover. Plus, her top tools and how you can find a mentor who's right for you.
Learn more about Holly at hollycurby.com.

Mike Fata was raised by a poor single mother, dropped out of school as a teenager, lost more than 100 pounds, and started a business in the hemp food space. A few years ago, he sold that business for nearly half a billion dollars.
Mike will be the first to tell you that his journey isn't the "typical" one, but it's a great reminder that success comes in all different shapes and forms. Now, Mike works with entrepreneurs across a variety of industries, helping them grow their businesses while offering advice and resources. His goal? To empower people to structure their best day ever and enjoy life as an entrepreneur.
His new book, Grow: 12 Unconventional Lessons for Becoming an Unstoppable Entrepreneur, looks at his story and shares how you too can have your best day ever — whatever that looks like for you.
Pick up a copy of Grow here.

You may have noticed we’re in the middle of March, which means it’s time for the greatest time of the sports year — March Madness.
It can seem daunting to fill out a bracket, particularly if you haven’t watched a lick of basketball all year. But there’s good news: It’s equally as difficult to fill out a bracket even if you have watched many basketball games.
Luckily, Chris Hayes and I are here to help you fill out your bracket. We share some actual basketball data, but more importantly, we break down schools based on mascots, hairstyles, and much more.

People are often surprised to learn that I host multiple podcasts. Perhaps my self-promotion skills need a bit of work…in any case, I am, in fact, a multi-podcast connoisseur. My other current show is called Sports R Dumb; each episode dives into a silly element of sports.
It may seem like there’s not a ton of crossover between a sports-centric show and a show about building a brand. But Good People, Cool Things has always been about education, too. I want you to walk away from any given episode having learned at least one new thing (and hopefully smiling once or twice along the way).
So, in the spirit of education, today’s episode is a feature of Sports R Dumb. Learn all about the very silly ways professional athletes — and every day, normal people — can be fined.
If you enjoy Sports R Dumb, feel free to listen to additional episodes here or follow the show on Instagram.