Liftoff Journeys with Jeanniey Walden LiftOff Enterprises

Today’s guests are Amy Livingstone and Julie Wilson, Co-Founders at Cheeky Chompers, the innovative British baby business. While on maternity leave at an antenatal class, Julie met Cheeky Chompers co-director Amy Livingstone. After numerous experiences of dropped or lost teethers the two identified a gap in the market, put their creative minds together and both the Neckerchew and Cheeky Chompers were born!
Cheeky Chompers is now a multi award-winning brand with a wide product range of innovative baby products designed to make parents lives easier. They have sold in excess of 3 million products on over 1500 retailers around the world including John Lewis and the White Company and have distributors in 35 countries, including the United States and China in addition to a growing e-commerce business on Cheeky Chompers.com and Amazon worldwide.
In this episode you’ll hear about how two new moms went into business together by taking an intuitive twist on everyday baby essentials, what keeps them motivated to grow the business, and the exclusive on what’s next for their company.
Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 
Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 
 
Discussion Points
From Antenatal Acquaintances to Dynamic Business Duo New Moms' Mission to Transform the Parenting Experience Gains Momentum The Unstoppable Drive Behind Cheeky Chompers Overcoming Obstacles: From Navigating Challenges to Creating Innovations Testing the Waters with Focus Groups & Dragons’ Den TV ShowExpert Advice to Fuel Your Business Dreams A Glimpse into Tomorrow: What Lies Ahead for the Visionaries at Cheeky Chompers Royal Recognition: The Special Day Cheeky Chompers Shared with His Majesty King Charles Resources:
Cheeky Chompers Website

Cheeky Chompers Twitter
Cheeky Chompers Facebook
Cheeky Chompers Instagram
Amy Livingstone LinkedIn
Julie Wilson LinkedIn
Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn
Liftoff Website
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Today’s guest is Bita Safari, CEO at GiGO Clean Technology INC and President at Simply Crystal Clean. 
 
In this episode you’ll hear about Bita’s unwavering resilience amidst multiple failures and her motivation, fueled by faith and self-belief, to keep pushing forward, all while drawing strength from a supportive community that helped turn her own problems into a helpful solution for families everywhere.
 
Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 
 
Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 
 
Discussion Points
GiGO Clean: Pioneering On-Demand Cleaning AppFrom Personal Problem to Thriving BusinessResilience Amidst Multiple FailuresMotivated by Faith and Self-BeliefAlways Moving ForwardCommunity SupportChildhood Dreams Realized

Resources:
Bita Safari LinkedIn 
GiGO Clean LinkedIn 
GiGO Clean Facebook 
GiGO Clean Twitter 
GiGO Clean Instagram 
Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniey/
Liftoff Website: https://liftoffcompany.com/
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Today’s guest is Gazelle Steenkamp, Life Design and Legacy Coach at Soul Spa Selah. She welcomes Christian women into a Soul Spa Experience where you gain clarity on your life purpose and are equipped to do life well! Gazelle can help you simplify and strategize the process to quickly activate your potential.
Gazelle is no stranger to life reinventions and transformations due to multiple international relocations. She knows what it is like to start again in a new place, where no one knows you or what you have to offer. Gazelle is passionate about sharing these life-changing perspectives in her unique art inspired coaching curriculum.
In this episode you’ll hear about when her eldest daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and she had to embrace a different rhythm of life, how she works to empower women through life design and legacy building, and exploring the 4 spaces that define a stagnant mindset.
 Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 
Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 
 Discussion Points
Relocating to Amsterdam and her daughter's fight against leukemia.Learning to walk in a different way and live about the noise.Releasing inner obstacles to unlock new avenues.Establishing Soul Spa Selah with a focus on empowering women in life design and legacy building.Making space for the zero.Guiding and supporting women as they navigate their paths.Exploring the 4 Spaces that define a stagnant mindset.What is your ROE – return on emotions?Resources:
Soul Spa Selah Website
Gazelle’s Facebook
Gazelle’s Instagram
Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn
Liftoff Website
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Today’s guest is Steve Davis, Founder & CEO of GenTech Creative Concepts, a marketing agency engaged in helping small businesses, and small to medium enterprises, develop and grow across the digital space.
What started as an entrepreneurial aspiration many years ago, has been a journey to founding an agency and helping businesses achieve their goals in the digital space.  A proud father of 4, Steve has had to juggle the work-life balance throughout his journey and is happy that he has found the kids are what keep him grounded as well as motivated.  
In this episode you’ll hear about how Steve transitioned early on to a career as an Optician and multi-practice manger, his return to entrepreneurship, this time with family by one's side,  balancing family and entrepreneurship, and how embracing failure becomes a catalyst for personal and professional development.

Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 
Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 
Discussion Points
Juggling Parenthood and Business: Life as a father of 4Navigating Career Transitions: From Entrepreneurship to OphthalmologyCultivating Growth Within CompaniesEntrepreneurship Revisited: Building a Business with Family at HeartEmbracing Failure as a Path to Personal and Professional GrowthStrategic PivotingThe Motivating Force of Helping OthersThe Power of Word of MouthNext Generation Involvement: Deciding When to Introduce Kids to the Family BusinessResources:
Steve Davis Instagram
Steve Davis LinkedIn
GenTech Website
Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn
Liftoff Website
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Today’s guest is Pauline Geraci, author, personal trainer, and fitness instructor. Pauline is a published author of two books about teaching in prison: Teaching on the Inside I and II. She has also self-published: Gifts of the Heart and Poems in Their Pockets. Pauline is a retired U.S. Army LTC., correctional educator, and gym owner. Today, she teaches Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Indoor Cycling, Strength Training and is a Personal Trainer. She loves to hike and garden but her passion is Pickleball.
 In this episode discover how Pauline’s career and life passion evolved as she shares her journey of creating change and witnessing its impact, her experience as an educator in correctional institutions and how to attain your goals while embracing self-belief and perseverance along the way.
Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 
Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 
Discussion Points
How her career evolved, and her life passions unfoldedCreating change and witnessing the impactExperience as an educator in correctional institutionsHow challenging life experiences led to Gifts of The Heart and Poems in Their PocketsNavigating the path to self-publishingRehabilitating the image of incarcerated individualsPractical steps to attain your goalsSelf-belief and perseveranceResources:
Pauline’s Facebook
Pauline’s Instagram
Pauline’s Twitter
Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn
Liftoff Website
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Today’s guest is Irene Hendricks, Chief People Officer at Acclara, a leading organization in Revenue Cycle Management. In her previous roles as CPO at DailyPay, PayJoy, and now Acclara Irene has worked with CEO’s and the company’s Boards of Directors to design and deliver human capital strategies that create business success.  
Irene has worked across the disciplines of Talent Management, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Total Rewards while building skilled Business Partner teams. She focuses on attracting, developing and retaining top talent in ways that align to the organization's core values.
In this episode you’ll hear about Irene’s journey leveling up to C-suite roles in her career, workplace then v. now, and her best advice on how to improve the employee experience.
Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey.  
Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."
 Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. 
 Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff." 
 Discussion Points
Is HR the childhood dream job?Balancing your personal and professional lifeBeing vulnerable amongst your team membersWorkplace culture today Connecting on a personal level for stronger professional relationshipsHow remote work catalyzes team bondingPrioritizing the employee experienceApproach to Employee Surveys – Prioritize, Address, Move On to The NextEngaging colleagues in the process of building a better workplaceResources:
Irene Hendricks LinkedIn
Jeanniey Walden LinkedIn
Liftoff Website
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