Growth & Failure

This is the story of Akilah Releford. In this episode, we discuss:- Starting a company in her dorm room at Howard University- Her love of DIY skincare recipes and routines- Creating a clean beauty company- Early setbacks in growing the business, completing orders and marketing the brand- The power of manifestingPlease enjoy this interview with the dynamic Akilah Releford. To learn more about Akilah or Mary Louise Cosmetics, visit:www.mymarylouise.com

In this episode, we discuss: - Aoife’s journey to becoming a physician scientist and drug developer - Synthetic biology applications - Her role as CEO of Synlogic (Nasdaq: SYBX)- Intersection of biology and engineering - Remaining sustainably uncomfortable Please enjoy this interview with the extraordinary Dr. Aoife Brennan.

In this episode, we discuss:- Allison’s journey in pediatric physical therapy- Catalyst to creating MyKidBlooms- Importance of providing support for the entire family ecosystem- Growth and healing from traumaPlease enjoy this interview with Dr. Allison Hall. For more information on Allison and MyKidBlooms, please go to::https://www.mykidblooms.com/://signalfire.com/See how My Kid Blooms works in a quick videoLinked In: Dr. Allison Hall, PT, MPT, DPTFacebook: My Kid BloomsInstagram: @mykidblooms

Elaine Zelby, a spectacular investor, advisor, entrepreneur, podcaster, and writer discusses her Shiny Object Syndrome, being a VC Partner at SignalFire, her solo journey in China, and the growth in giving away time.

This is the story of Michelle Meow, host of the eponymous radio and tv show and also a leading voice for the LGBTQ community.In this episode, we discuss:- Michelle's rise in broadcasting and her own show, the incredible Michelle Meow show. How a $250 check from a bail bondsmen changed the course of her professional career. Self-acceptance and reflections on love - Various IdentitiesI hope you love this interview as much as I did with the spectacular Michelle Meow. Enjoy - YinhFor more information on Michelle:https://www.michellemeow.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-meow-a690b2a3/

This is the story of Eva Shang, a Harvard dropout, Peter Thiel fellow, an entrepreneur who co-founded a software and data analytics program and is now CEO of Legalist, an asset management firm focused on litigation finance.In this episode, we discuss:- Eva's Beginner's Mindset- Why she dropped out of Harvard in her junior year- Opportunities in litigation finance- Getting off 'the path' and building a unique asset management firm- The Destination Vs The Tunnel mindset  Please enjoy this conversation with the marvelous Eva Shang. For more information on Eva and/or Legalist, please visit:https://www.legalist.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eshang/

This is the story of Lake Dai, Entrepreneur, Investor, Professor, and all-around creator. For 20 years, she led the product and engineering teams globally including at Alibaba, Apple, and Yahoo. In this episode, we discuss:- How her Mom didn't want her to be an engineer (even though she was an aerospace engineer!) - Why she switched from economics & marketing to engineering & product creation- What it was like working out of Jack Ma's garage in the early days of Alibaba- How she created Alibaba's first generation of travel products and marketplace- Why she teaches at Carnegie Mellon while expanding to venture capital investing- Her three principles in life: Never Stop Learning, Share the Knowledge, Build a Community - The importance and power of a 'Beginner's Mind'Please enjoy this interview with the remarkable Lake Dai. 

This is the story of Lindsay Benner, performance artist and entertainer extraordinaire. Some have described her as what you would get if Lucille Ball and Charlie Chaplin had a love child ...who likes to juggle!In this episode, we discuss:- Her unique style of cabaret, comedy and juggling- How Lindsay became a popular street performer- Women in Vaudeville- The "Joy of the Drop" in Juggling (and Life) Please enjoy this fun interview with the fabulous Lindsay Benner. To find out more, please visit:Main: https://www.lindsaybenner.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaybenner/ 

In this episode, we discuss:- Becoming a professional dancer - Starting a dancing non-profit called Kalamity - Having five children and THEN being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia - Dancing her way through cancer and covid - Her maxim: Desire, Decide, Do it. For more information on Tia:https://www.instagram.com/thetiabeestokes/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/thetiabeestokes/https://www.tiktok.com/@thetiabeestokes?lang=enPlease enjoy this episode with the beautiful Tia Stokes.

This is the story of Nouria Newman, the incredible French whitewater kayaker.  She is one of the best kayakers in the world and we were able to have this interview just a few days after she made history in Ecuador and rode a 100-foot waterfall descent. In this episode, we discuss with the Red Bull sponsored-athlete:- Love at first kayak sight at the age of 4- Why she left the competitive world and focuses on extreme kayaking- Her fear factor and how that keeps her coming back to the sport- How she almost drowned in her 200+ mile solo kayaking trip in Northern India and the lessons learned- The significance of her tattoo: "Always Remember the Most Important Thing"Please enjoy this episode with the phenomenal Nouria Newman. - Yinh