LAUNCH Podcast with Allison Michels Allison Michels

In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Sameer Gupa, Founder & CEO of Uthrive.

What is your main passion or purpose in life? : Build something valuable, currently I am pursuing this by helping people realize their potential through maximizing financial opportunities.

Tell me a short bio about you 3 sentences max: Former director of product Innovation at American Express - head of new products incubator group. Conceived and launched a number of new products for consumers.

What are 2-3 things you've done in your life that have helped you launch to the next level? :

- As a fresh graduate from b-school, working in corporate development for a large Indian Conglomerate, played a key role in creating a

Joint Venture with Japan's Mitsubishi and completed group's 1st international acquisition for $210M of a company in Peru, S. America

- Launched a new travel-focused credit card for American Express after company's key partner Starwood was acquired by Marriott

- Launched a credit education product MyCredit Guide with industry-first features of helping people reach their desired credit score so they can bring down their cost of mortgage and other loans

Website: https://uthrive.club

“Have limitless thinking.”

Ian is a Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of QUBIC Labs, which identifies, supports and invests in entrepreneurs creating businesses around financial, government and civic technologies.In addition, Ian is an elected representative to the City Council in Quincy, MA.

Ian and Allison discuss Qubic Labs, start-ups, blockchain and so much more. Ian was also Allison’s business advisor for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Cohort and so they discuss that program as well as the qualities and thinking needed to start and grow businesses.

Connect with Ian Cain: https://www.qubiclabs.com/

Lubna Forzley coaches entrepreneurs, employees, and business leaders who feel overwhelmed or unfulfilled. She partners with them to find their purpose and align their decisions around their WHY, WHAT, HOW, and WHO. She also supports them to transform their pain into purpose and share their story with impact, in a way that guarantees incredible financial results. In this episode, Lubna and Allison discuss the importance of staying true to your purpose and aligning it with the work that you do in the world. Lubna shares her story to empower and inspire listeners to reach for more.



Connect with Lubna: http://www.lubnaforzley.com/

“Ask yourself: what skills do I need in the next 2-3 years?”

In this episode, Allison interviews Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes. Dr. Ingrid is an expert in Deep Tech, Web 3.0 & Precision Health Exec. I Innovator I Investor I Forbes BC I Strategist I Ethicist I Globalist I Futurist I SDG Advocate I Board Advisor I Faculty I Consultant I TV/Media I Author I Keynote Speaker. Dr. Ingrid and Allison discuss how to see the big picture, connection, growth, overcoming fear, and following your curiosity.

Connect with Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes: https://www.ingridvasiliufeltesmdmba.me/

“Protect your peace.”

In this episode, Allison interviews Cindi Cohn. Cindi Cohn is a master of AHHH mazing experiences with Makesy and creating fun for corporate teams. She has a master’s degree in Education and Counseling, is writing a book about Joy Everyday, and infuses positivity to her life.

Cindi and Allison discuss how to have more fun, look for things to be grateful for, and find joy everyday. This is a must listen episode for EVERYONE who wants to LAUNCH their fun.

Connect with Cindi: Cindi@makesy.com

“Ask Yourself: How do I want to spend my time, money & energy?”

In this episode, Allison interviews Stacey Morgan about the idea we have about success and the reality of what success looks like. Stacey Morgan is from Australia and is a Director of Morgan Media, Principal of both Port Macquarie Performing Arts and Danae Cantwell School of Dance. Business Made Simple Coach, Mum of 3 incredible children and wife to the ever-patient and understanding optometrist Heath.

Stacey shares her tips and tools to increase your focus, time, and energy on the things you want to create in your life. She also shares how she’s learned the importance of asking for help and not trying to do everything by herself through simplicity.

Connect with Stacey Morgan: www.simplystaceymorgan.com