Entrepreneurship 101

Universal Podcast Network
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Entrepreneurship 101 is a dynamic, knowledge-driven platform designed to equip aspiring founders, small-business owners, and creative innovators with the mindset, tools, and strategies needed to excel in today’s competitive landscape. It breaks down the core fundamentals of entrepreneurship into clear, actionable insights that listeners can immediately apply to their own ventures. Each session explores essential themes such as opportunity discovery, building resilience, strategic planning, leadership development, financial literacy, branding, and sustainable growth. Through expert interviews, real-world case studies, and practical guidance, Entrepreneurship 101 demystifies the challenges of launching and scaling a business while inspiring listeners to think boldly and act with intention. Whether you are an emerging entrepreneur seeking your first big idea or a seasoned builder refining your craft, Entrepreneurship 101 provides a reliable, accessible foundation for achieving long-term success. This is where knowledge meets ambition—and where visionary ideas become powerful realities.

  1. 7h ago

    Building myDream: Dream Exploration with Founder and CEO Amy | Entrepreneurship 101

    What does it take to turn an idea inspired by dreams into an app? In this episode of Entrepreneurship 101, we welcome Ms. Amy, founder and CEO of myDream, an app that draws on insights from certified therapists to help users explore and reflect on their dreams. The conversation explores the entrepreneurial journey behind myDream, from its founding idea to the challenges of building a business around a personal and thought-provoking experience. Discover how Amy approaches her vision, the app’s purpose, and the work of bringing it to users. Join us for a conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and turning a meaningful idea into a product. Subscribe to Entrepreneurship 101 for more conversations with founders bringing their visions to life. Explore more at www.universalpodcast.net. Universal Podcast Network. One voice, everywhere. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 1d ago

    Yoli Chisholm: Moving Abroad for Career Growth, Financial Independence and a Borderless Life

    Yoli Chisholm Editor-in-chief - Borderlessself.com The #1 place for real immigration and emigration stories, news and resources for mid-career professionals who want to move to another country. Yoli Chisholm is an award winning professional with 20+ years executive level experience in the corporate world working for companies like Microsoft, eBay, Sprinklr, Lavalife, Deriv and others globally in Canada, United States, UAE, South Africa and Mexico. The editor-in-chief of Borderlessself.com where she curates conversations about relocating to other countries to advance your career and achieve financial independence. She is the author of Crushing Corporate a book about Intrapreneurship and navigating the corporate world like an entrepreneur. She is a TEDx speaker and has been a keynote speaker at SXSW, Inbound, Seattle's Interactive conference and many others sharing her insights on her thesis on the Borderless Self - how people like Elon Musk, Changpeng Zhao (CZ) and many ordinary professionals immigrate and Emigrate to build lives beyond borders everyday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 2d ago

    Chris Majer on AI Business Strategy, Leadership & Cultural Transformation | Entrepreneurship 101

    Chris Majer TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKER &BEST SELLING AUTHOR, CEO OFTHE HUMAN POTENTIALPROJECT AND THE MAJERFACTOR. Chris Majer is not just a speaker; he is a catalyst for transformation, a disruptorof conventional thinking, and a guide to unlocking the extraordinary potentialwithin individuals and organizations. As an Amazon best-selling author andfounder of the Human Potential Project (HP2), Chris brings a wealth ofexperience and a proven track record of success. Chris is a guest who can speak to AI in business strategy, leadership innovation, cultural transformation, and the future of consulting. Chris Majer is the founder and CEO of the Human Potential Project (HP2) and creator of the Redline consulting framework, a groundbreaking approach to integrating AI into business strategy and leadership. A modern-day entrepreneur, Amazon best-selling author, and social innovator, Chris has spent decades helping leaders and organizations unlock their highest potential while staying ahead of disruptive change. With a background that spans from teaching hand-to-hand combat to Marines and performance principles to Special Forces, to leading billion-dollar cultural transformation projects at companies like Microsoft, Intel, AT&T, and Capital One, Chris brings a rare blend of discipline, innovation, and practical wisdom. Today, Chris is pioneering the next wave of consulting—helping executives and entrepreneurs harness AI not just as a tool, but as a strategic partner in leadership, management, and innovation. His work challenges conventional thinking, bridging the gap between human performance and intelligent technology. When he’s not guiding businesses into the future of work, Chris is an adventurer who has trekked the wilds of Africa, Alaska, and the Amazon, and a former competitive rugby player with a master’s degree. He speaks with the authority of experience and the energy of someone who’s always pushing the limits of what’s possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 3d ago

    Building Thriving Teams and Workplace Culture with Sandra Coker | People Profit

    Sandra Coker Empowering Leaders to Unlock Human Potential: Innovative Strategies for Thriving Teams and Cultures Today, we're thrilled to welcome Sandra Coker, the visionary founder and CEO of Human Power Solutions, a leading talent acquisition and employee development consulting firm that inspires organizations to build vibrant cultures where every individual unlocks their full potential. With over a decade of experience partnering with mid-sized companies—from professional services and banks to manufacturers and non-profits—Sandy helps CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and HR leaders create people-first environments that boost productivity, reduce drama, and drive bottom-line results through innovative strategies like her proprietary Level Five Learning model. She's the international best-selling author of People Profit, a game-changing book packed with actionable insights on turning employee growth into sustainable business success. As host of the People Profit podcast, Sandy brings dynamic conversations with top leaders to empower emerging executives with practical tools for fostering collaboration, trust, and fun in the workplace. Get ready for an engaging discussion filled with real-world stories and transformative ideas—welcome, Sandy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. 4d ago

    Prophet Afolabi Aduroja: Spiritual Root Causes of Life’s Struggles, Faith and Breakthroughs

    Prophet Afolabi The most important conversation you'll have this lifetime. Today’s guest brings a perspective I can guarantee you have not ever encountered. Prophet Afolabi Aduroja is a spiritual teacher whose work centers on understanding and explaining patterns in people’s lives that do not change, even when they have applied discipline, strategy, and faith consistently. His focus is not on surface-level behavior or generalized advice, but on identifying the underlying causes that keep certain conditions in place across areas such as health, relationships, finances, and purpose. Today’s guest brings a perspective that most people have never encountered. Prophet Afolabi Aduroja focuses on patterns in people’s lives that don’t change—despite effort, discipline, and even faith—and more importantly, he explains the underlying causes behind those patterns. His work goes beyond observation. It involves identifying the spiritual root causes that are often overlooked, along with practical spiritual responses that address those causes directly. Whether it is issues with health, finances, relationships, or a persistent sense of being stuck without direction, there are outcomes in people’s lives that do not shift even when everything appears to be in place. Prophet Afolabi Aduroja explains the root causes behind those patterns and offers insight into what actually needs to change for those outcomes to move. This is a conversation that moves past surface-level explanations and into a deeper understanding of why certain struggles persist and what can be done about them. He is not trained as a theologian or academic and does not operate from institutional frameworks. His understanding is derived from two sources only: the Bible and direct guidance through the Holy Spirit. This has shaped an approach that emphasizes discernment, obedience, and practical spiritual application rather than theory or doctrine alone. Over time, through the divine instruction by the Holy Spirit, he has been involved in situations where individuals have experienced significant shifts in areas that had remained unresolved for years, including severe health challenges, long-term barrenness, persistent life stagnation, and complex personal struggles that did not respond to conventional solutions. His work has also extended into addressing situations that require spiritual clarity beyond what is typically discussed in public settings. While not everything is shared openly, his focus remains on providing insight into what is actually driving outcomes and what must be addressed for change to occur. A defining aspect of his work is the distinction he draws between visible causes and underlying causes. Many of the issues people face are approached through behavior, mindset, or environmental changes. However, he addresses the reality that there are conditions which persist because their true origin has not been correctly identified. His role is to bring clarity to those situations, helping individuals understand why certain patterns continue and what response is required to resolve them. His teaching engages questions that are often left unanswered or avoided, including the nature of suffering, the persistence of evil, the reality of God, and why some individuals experience breakthroughs while others remain in prolonged cycles despite doing what appears to be right. His approach allows for these questions to be explored directly, with an emphasis on understanding rather than assumption. At its core, his work is not about offering motivation or general encouragement, but about providing explanation where confusion has existed. It speaks to individuals who have reached a point where effort alone has not produced change and are seeking to understand what has been missing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. 5d ago

    Michael Podolny: Social Entrepreneurship and Empowering Women Through Theodora Africa

    Michael Podolny From Wall Street to West Africa, I build market-driven, scalable businesses that lift women out of exploitation, link global markets, and transform injustice into opportunity. MICHAEL PODOLNY 2020 to Present – Founder/CEO, Theodora Africa Project, Accra, Ghana, Albuquerque, New Mexico Michael Podolny has been a social impact innovator developing the Theodora Africa model. Theodora Africa is an innovative social impact enterprise incubator that uses a market-based, demand driven approach to resolve the long-standing African problems of insufficient economic opportunity and exploitation of Women. Theodora’s unique model helps African women while solving businesses needs in developed markets. Theodora lifts African women out of the sex trade, transforming them. It provides highly in-demand virtual services in developed markets, where individuals and small businesses have difficulty finding reasonably-priced and reliable professional assistance. The result is a win-win situation where a developed business gains cost effective service while providing dynamic social impact. Theodora Africa is unique It provides sustainable benefits developed for participants on a fixed initial donation amount. The concept is highly scalable. Impact goes direct to those serviced without middlemen. Employee Ownership means no entrepreneur taking the majority of the profit. The jobs created pay extremely well, driving real transformation. And true country economic development is created as well. professionals through the creation of powerful personal networks. 1993 to Present – Founder/President, The Podolny Group, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico The Podolny Group, Inc. is an ownership consulting practice based in Albuquerque, New Mexico It applies a human centered design approach to resolving owner exit, succession, and transition challenges. Michael has authored two books. ‘Make Your Business Serve You, The Business Owners Guide to Peace-of-Mind, Self-Satisfaction and Personal Wealth’ and ‘Shortcut to Security, Make Your Business Worth More to You’. 1982 to 1993 Managing Director - Sirrah Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Principal of an investment banking firm which served middle sized business, nationwide. Initiated and executed acquisition transactions, debt and equity placements, business plans, strategic plans and valuations. 1976 to 1981 Senior Commercial Loan Executive - First National Bank of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland 1973 to 1976 – Assistant Treasurer, Connecticut Bank and Trust of Hartford Connecticut Education Master of Science, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Bachelor of Arts, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, majoring in Political Science and French. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. 6d ago

    The Human-Only Social Network: Ross Thorpe on Rooverse, Blocking AI Content & Bringing People Back to Social Media

    Ross Thorpe CEO of Rooverse - The Social Media Platform that blocks all AI generated content Social media is awash with AI generated content. 71% of of images being uploaded everyday are made by AI. Some platforms have over 45% of the users as bots. You are not interacting with people any more. The 'social' has gone from social media. Ross is the CEO of Rooverse. A social media platform that blocks users from uploading any AI generated content. Just people interacting with people. Also the only social media platform backed up in space. Ross is also a founding member of the AI Trust Council. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Oct 4

    From Furlough to Founder: Rachel Minion on Turning a Side Hustle Into a Thriving Business | Entrepreneurship 101

    Entrepreneurship 101 features Rachel Minion, an entrepreneur and marketing innovator whose journey demonstrates how uncertainty, resilience, and preparation can transform an unexpected career disruption into an entirely new chapter. In this episode, Rachel shares her experience working in the entertainment and marketing industry, including her time connected with Ticketmaster and Live Nation, before the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the business landscape. Despite early optimism that live entertainment would quickly recover, the industry came to a sudden halt, and Rachel found herself among the many employees affected by furloughs. But Rachel had something working in her favor: a side hustle she had quietly built years earlier. What had once been a secondary business suddenly became her primary opportunity. With no guarantee that entrepreneurship would work, Rachel began reconnecting with clients, rebuilding relationships, and putting her full energy into growing the business she had once considered shutting down. Rachel speaks candidly about the uncertainty and self-doubt that accompanied the transition. Rather than waiting for certainty, she learned to trust herself, rely on her experience, and use her determination to move forward when there was no obvious alternative. Today, Rachel continues her entrepreneurial journey through Rockstar Moon, her work with Rockstar AI, and her nonprofit organization Beyond Basic Needs. Join Entrepreneurship 101 for a powerful conversation about turning a side hustle into a full-time business, navigating unexpected career disruption, overcoming self-doubt, embracing innovation, and discovering what can happen when circumstances force an entrepreneur to finally bet on themselves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Entrepreneurship 101 is a dynamic, knowledge-driven platform designed to equip aspiring founders, small-business owners, and creative innovators with the mindset, tools, and strategies needed to excel in today’s competitive landscape. It breaks down the core fundamentals of entrepreneurship into clear, actionable insights that listeners can immediately apply to their own ventures. Each session explores essential themes such as opportunity discovery, building resilience, strategic planning, leadership development, financial literacy, branding, and sustainable growth. Through expert interviews, real-world case studies, and practical guidance, Entrepreneurship 101 demystifies the challenges of launching and scaling a business while inspiring listeners to think boldly and act with intention. Whether you are an emerging entrepreneur seeking your first big idea or a seasoned builder refining your craft, Entrepreneurship 101 provides a reliable, accessible foundation for achieving long-term success. This is where knowledge meets ambition—and where visionary ideas become powerful realities.

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