Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the World EO Virtual Learning

Marissa Levin is the founder of i5 Conscious Leadership. She’s an ICF-certified coach, speaker, author, and 30-year entrepreneur. She has been recognized as one of the top 200 biggest voices of leadership globally for 2023. Her goal is to catalyze leaders and organizations to “achieve their highest potential through conscious transformation.” Listen in as Marissa shares her insights on what has made her journey so successful. 
Timestamped show notes
01:38 - Marissa’s Journey
04:54 - Balancing act
06:36 - Certified coach
08:07 - Conscious leadership
14:26 - New book!
17:16 - Award winner
18:43 - Empathy
21:02 - Enneagram types
22:19 - Looking to 2023
23:34 - 30-year entrepreneurial journey
25:52 - Daily routine
29:42 - Cleaning your energy
34:34 - i5 Conscious Leadership
Links
i5 Conscious Leadership: https://i5consciousleadership.com/
Marissa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissalevin1/

Young Chang is the president of A-Sha Foods USA. He and his business partner come from very different worlds, with Young coming from tech and his partner coming from real estate. Despite this odd foundation, they were able to build A-Sha Foods into the successful business that it is today. Listen in as Young Chang shares his story.
Timestamped show notes
01:20 - The origin story
02:31 - Meeting his business partner
05:10 - What makes A-Sha’s noodles special
08:47 - Setting themselves apart
10:57 - Collabs with other companies
15:58 - Going from corporate to entrepreneur 
17:43 - What makes a great entrepreneur
23:18 - Work smart, not hard
26:41 - Reaching out for help
30:07 - Tackling the recession
32:55 - Keeping sane
34:51 - A typical day
35:55 - Letting people go
39:03 - Giving back as an entrepreneur
41:38 - Advice for the next generation
42:46 - Target audience
Links
A-Sha: https://ashadrynoodle.com/

Dr. Daniel Kelly is a board-certified neurosurgeon and one of the four founders of Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI). Dr. Kelly is one of the top neurosurgeons in the US, having been awarded the Southern California SuperDoctors distinction 15 years in a row as well as the Patient’s Choice Award. He is also known for his focus and expertise on minimally invasive surgery for brain, pituitary, and skull-base tumors. Listen in as Dr. Kelly shares his experience of being in the medical field while also running a successful business with PNI. 
Timestamped show notes
02:00 - Physician to entrepreneur
05:50 - Explosive growth
09:47 - Trust
13:20 - Mental health during COVID
15:10 - Habits for juggling multiple roles
20:02 - Wide reach
22:05 - Looking forward to 2023
23:20 - The TRIP Program
29:29 - Advice for entrepreneurs
Links
Pacific Neuroscience Institute: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/
Dr. Kelly: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/eye-ent/people/daniel-kelly/

Jessica Chang is the co-founder and CEO of WeeCare, the largest network of small childcare providers in the United States that’s dedicated to bringing affordable childcare to all families. In her early career, Jessica saw that many working families had inadequate access to childcare. Jessica herself experienced it firsthand when she couldn’t return to work due to a lack of access. This spurred her to take a closer look at the childcare industry. Ultimately, she came to the realization that the supply of adequate childcare services simply did not meet the overwhelming demand. WeeCare is her solution to this ongoing issue–it allows parents to find care and manage that care experience. Parents can receive photos, set up payments, and overall receive a better childcare experience than what normally would be available. WeeCare has been featured in Inc’s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in 2022. Listen in as Jessica shares her story.
Timestamped show notes
01:52 - Jessica’s Journey
04:21 - Struggling to find available childcare
06:35 - Starting WeeCare
09:43 - The Process
13:01 - Raising capital
19:06 - Trust plays an integral part in this business
20:33 - Celebrating losses as learning opportunities
24:38 - Finding a team
27:57 - Growing sales
34:14 - Investor backing
36:30 - Communication skills
37:27 - Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
38:38 - Looking forward
43:32 - What does her typical day look like
Links
WeeCare: https://weecare.co/

Trent Clark, is the founder of Athletic Influencer Marketing and Leadershipity. He’s a keynote speaker, facilitator, advisor, and former MLB World Series Champion with three World Series appearances as a coach. He also hosts the podcast, Winners Find a Way. With vast experience coaching others, Trent’s goal is to empower people to reach their goals through leadership and team development. Listen in as Trent shares his incredible journey.
Timestamped show notes
02:19 - Starting his journey
04:24 - Becoming an athlete
07:53 - Unflappable spirit
11:01 - It’s a tough room
13:49 - Entrepreneurs raising athletes
20:19 - Commitment, consistency, and confidence
27:12 - Coaching others
33:12 - Continuing to get better
36:03 - Advice for entrepreneurs
45:15 - Importance of mentorship
Links
Trent’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmclark/
Athletic Influencer Marketing: https://www.aim4nil.com/
Leadershipity: https://leadershipity.com/

Laurie Shiers is the founder of Brainchild Coaching. While working as a copywriter for ad agencies, Laurie longed to create a bigger impact on people one-on-one. As a lover of the creative process, Laurie wanted to help people use creativity in their business and improve their lives. Listen in as Laurie shares insight on bringing mindfulness and creativity together. She shares tips and tricks on incorporating mindfulness, breaking through emotional blocks, and improving your business through creativity.
Timestamped show notes
01:30 - Starting Brainchild Coaching
02:23 - Opening your mind exercise
08:58 - Creating an open environment
11:56 - Working with clients
15:55 - Being consistent
20:16 - Creativity growing up
25:48 - 2022 and beyond
26:19 - Multitasking mother, wife, and entrepreneur
28:15 - Mindfulness routines
29:22 - Journaling
32:27 - Sneak peek of Laurie’s novel
33:17 - Creative projects 
Links
Laurie’s Website: https://laurieshiers.com/